ALBANY – With the arrival of cold weather, Senator Cathy Young says there are steps that can be taken to cut back on heating bills and improve living conditions for residents, even during the coldest of New York winters.
Senator Young’s office says that Comprehensive home energy audits can be scheduled through a program administered by the New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA), with the assessments available to many New York residents for free or reduced costs.
Contractors associated with the program conduct the assessments and provide a detailed list of energy efficiency recommendations to homeowners. A ten percent cashback incentive is available for certain improvements.
Many homeowners may qualify for grants or loans to accomplish the improvements, depending on household income.
Additionally, the Weatherization Assistance Program helps income-eligible individuals and families with identifying and making energy efficiency improvements in their homes. The program is administered by the New York State Homes and Community Renewal agency, and more information can be found at:
www.nyshcr.org/Programs/WeatherizationAssistance/
More energy efficiency information is also available on NYSERDA’s website and through the federal government’s Energy Star website.
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