Energy Efficiency Information

Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) have formed a partnership to educate New Yorkers about ways to reduce energy expenses in the home. The New York Energy $mart Program, administered by NYSERDA, provides energy-related technical and financial assistance to promote energy efficiency and economic development throughout New York State. Through the Consumer Education Program for Residential Energy Efficiency, 35 CCE Educators are working to increase consumer awareness of the importance of energy efficiency and programs available through New York Energy $mart programs to make single family  homes and multifamily buildings more energy efficient.

Index of Energy Efficiency Information Sheets

• The ENERGY STAR Label: What Does it Mean

• Energy Saving Steps for Winter

• Tips For an Energy Efficient Apartment

Appliances and Lighting

• Energy-Efficient Air Conditioning

• Energy-Efficient Appliances

• Energy-Efficient Lighting

Energy Deregulation

• How to Choose an Electric Supply Company in the NYSEG Service Area

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

• Combustion Appliances & Indoor Air Pollution (link to EPA)

• Moisture Condensation on Windows (PDF)

• Indoor Air Hazards Every Homeowner Should Know About (link)

Insulation and Air Sealing

• Insulation Check-Up

• Sealing Air Leaks in Your Home

• Weatherize Your Home – Caulk and Weather Strip

Heating Systems

• Automatic and Programmable Thermostats

• Older Heating Systems: Replace or Maintain

• Comparing Values of Various Heating Fuels

• Oil and Gas Central Heating Systems

Solar Energy

• Passive Solar Design for the Home

• Residential Solar Heating Collectors

Water Heating

• Energy-Efficient Water Heating

Energy Efficient Windows

• Energy-Efficient Windows

• Energy Star Windows, Doors, and Skylights (link to EPA) 

Related Links:

• New York State Electric & Gas (link)

• Rochester Gas & Electric (link)

• Central Hudson (link)

• Orange and Rockland (link)

• National Grid (link)

• Consolidated Edison of New York (link)

• How to Shop for Electricity   (link to Public Service Commission)