Contact our trained Energy Advisers for help saving money and energy!

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Home heat is the biggest energy cost for NY families at $800-$2000 per year.

Learn about available tax credits for installed or community solar options.

NYSERDA offers eligible farms a free energy audit .

Multi-family building owners can qualify for special NYSERDA programs.

NYSEG offers a free assessment and discounts on business lighting upgrades.

Smart Energy Choices

Smart Energy Choices is a program of Cornell Cooperative Extension that provides free energy advising to residents, small commercial, non-profit and multifamily building owners and managers to help them reduce their energy use, switch to renewable energy, save money, and improve the comfort of their homes and buildings.

Smart Energy Choices is funded in part by a grant from the New York State Energy and Research Development Authority (NYSERDA). This grant, for the Community Energy Engagement Program, has been awarded to Cornell Cooperative Extension associations in four of ten regions throughout the state: Central NY, Mid-Hudson, North Country, and Southern Tier.

Contact a trained Community Energy Advisor who can help you learn about ways to save energy and money, and connect to resources, financial incentives, and local contractors.

Central NY: Serving Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga, and Oswego Counties.

Get in touch with the contact listed below for your county to learn how the Smart Energy Choices program can help you reduce your energy use, save money, and improve the comfort of your home or commercial building!

Contact

Shannon Fabiani
Community Energy Educator
slf226@cornell.edu

Last updated July 15, 2020

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Community Energy Advisors

Community Energy Advisors across New York State can help residents, businesses and multifamily building owners reduce their energy use and energy costs and make informed energy decisions. Find an advisor near you on the NYSERDA website.