Cornell Cooperative Extension

Energy & Money Management

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County has a variety of programs and educational resources on energy conservation and energy savings.

HEAP is an energy assistance program which helps individuals to pay for their heating bills.

The program identifies and refers HEAP-eligible seniors for home weatherization services to help them stay warmer in winter with lower utility and fuel bills. The free program includes an energy audit. The service plan may include replacement or improvement to: insulation, weather stripping, old windows or doors. Eligibility for other programs (e.g., food stamps) will also be determined through this application process.

Emergency fuel assistance for seniors and disabled customers. The program is funded by the American Red Cross.

In conjunction with NYSERDA, Cornell Cooperative Extension offers distance learning opportunities on a variety of energy related topics. The satellite teleconferences are held in Voorheesville, New York and in the past have focused on energy efficient lighting, solar and wind renewable energy, reducing home energy costs, and energy efficient heating for homes.

Cornell Cooperative Extension offers a home energy evaluation to qualified low income home owners and landlords. After the evaluation, work will be done to make the home more energy efficient lowering heating and electric costs for the home occupant. There is no charge for the service once the income eligibility requirements are meet. Landlords are charged a small fee for this service. Call 518-765-3500 for further information on this valuable program.

Cornell Cooperative Extension offers a series of energy conservation/financial management educational opportunities. These no cost, 2-hour workshops open to the public, and are held through out the county.

The "Making Ends Meet" workshop provides an overview of the process for developing and using a household spending plan, as well as ways to maximize resources and reduce energy use.
Workshop participants receive a free money management kit.

The "Control Credit, Manage Debt" workshop provides strategies for selecting and using credit wisely, as well as strategies for paying down debt, obtaining and reviewing a credit report, and understanding a credit score. Participants receive a free folder of credit management resources.

The "Save Energy, Save Dollars" workshop provides low-cost and no-cost ways to save energy and reduce energy bills. It links consumers with programs that provide energy-efficiency improvements with either subsidies, low-interest loans, or free services to qualifying households. Workshop participants receive a free energy kit with outlet/light switch gaskets, outlet caps, rope caulk, tube of caulk, shrink fit window insulation kit and a refrigerator thermometer.

For more information, call 518-765-3559 or click here for a current listing of classes.





	Energy & Money Management Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County has a variety of programs and educational resources on energy conservation and energy savings. Energy Programs Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) HEAP is an energy assistance program which helps individuals to pay for their heating bills. Click here to download our Energy Brochure Income guidelines, documentation needed and application forms are available on Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) website: www.otda.state.ny.us/otda/heap/ Monthly Income Eligibility Guidelines Household Tier I $ Tier II $ 1 0 - 1,106 1,107 - 1,876 2 0 - 1,483 1,484 - 2,454 3 0 - 1,860 1,861 - 3,031 4 0 - 2,237 2,238 - 3,609 5 0 - 2,614 2,615 - 4,186 6 0 - 2,991 2,992 - 4,763 7 0 - 3,368 3,369 - 4,871 8 0 - 3,745 3,746 - 4,980 9 0 - 4,122 4,123 - 5,088 10 0 - 4,499 4,500 - 5,196 11 0 – 4,876 4,877 – 5,626 11+ +377 + 43 Additional information is available on the Albany County HEAP website: http://www.albanycounty.com/departments/dss/default.asp?id=1171 Weatherization Referral and Packaging Program (WRAP) The program identifies and refers HEAP-eligible seniors for home weatherization services to help them stay warmer in winter with lower utility and fuel bills. The free program includes an energy audit. The service plan may include replacement or improvement to: insulation, weather stripping, old windows or doors. Eligibility for other programs (e.g., food stamps) will also be determined through this application process. Income guidelines are available at Albany County Department for Aging website: http://www.albanycounty.com/departments/aging/programs_services.asp?id=87 Care & Share Emergency fuel assistance for seniors and disabled customers. The program is funded by the American Red Cross. Energy Resources: Low-Cost, No-Cost Energy Saving Tips Energy Saving Monthly Checklist Energy Quiz Energy Conservation Fact Sheets For Home Useful links: http://www.getenergysmart.org http://www.energystar.gov http://homeenergysaver.lbl.gov/ http://www.cce.cornell.edu/housing http://www.eere.energy.gov Energy Teleconference Trainings In conjunction with NYSERDA, Cornell Cooperative Extension offers distance learning opportunities on a variety of energy related topics. The satellite teleconferences are held in Voorheesville, New York and in the past have focused on energy efficient lighting, solar and wind renewable energy, reducing home energy costs, and energy efficient heating for homes. Energy Town Meeting, Energy-Efficient Lighting; A Manufacturer's Perspective Contact Nancy Lerner at 518-765-3521 or NKL1@cornell.edu. Weatherization Cornell Cooperative Extension offers a home energy evaluation to qualified low income home owners and landlords. After the evaluation, work will be done to make the home more energy efficient lowering heating and electric costs for the home occupant. There is no charge for the service once the income eligibility requirements are meet. Landlords are charged a small fee for this service. Call 518-765-3500 for further information on this valuable program. Download Weatherization Brochure Download Weatherization Application Energy Conservation and Financial Management Workshops Cornell Cooperative Extension offers a series of energy conservation/financial management educational opportunities. These no cost, 2-hour workshops open to the public, and are held through out the county. The "Making Ends Meet" workshop provides an overview of the process for developing and using a household spending plan, as well as ways to maximize resources and reduce energy use. Workshop participants receive a free money management kit. The "Control Credit, Manage Debt" workshop provides strategies for selecting and using credit wisely, as well as strategies for paying down debt, obtaining and reviewing a credit report, and understanding a credit score. Participants receive a free folder of credit management resources. The "Save Energy, Save Dollars" workshop provides low-cost and no-cost ways to save energy and reduce energy bills. It links consumers with programs that provide energy-efficiency improvements with either subsidies, low-interest loans, or free services to qualifying households. Workshop participants receive a free energy kit with outlet/light switch gaskets, outlet caps, rope caulk, tube of caulk, shrink fit window insulation kit and a refrigerator thermometer. For more information, call 518-765-3559 or click here for a current listing of classes.