Empower NY Workshops

The following free workshops, conducted by Cornell Cooperative Extension as part of the EmPower New York Program, are now a component of the HeatSmart NY initiative. HeatSmart NY workshops are sponsored by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).  These 2 hour workshops are free. Class size is limited so pre-registration is required.

Choose from the counties listed below to find the workshop nearest to you.

Albany | Allegany | Bronx | Brooklyn (Kings) | Broome  | Cattaraugus | Cayuga | Chautauqua | Chemung | Chenango | Clinton | Columbia | Cortland | Dutchess | Erie | Essex | Franklin | Fulton | Hamilton | Herkimer | Jefferson | Lewis | Manhattan (New York) | Montgomery | New York City | Niagara  | Oneida |Onondaga  | Ontario | Orange | Orleans | Oswego | Otsego | Queens | Rensselaer  | Saratoga | Schenectady | Schoharie | Schuyler | Seneca | St. Lawrence | Staten Island | Steuben | Sullivan | Tioga | Tompkins | Ulster  | Warren  | Washington | Wayne | Yates

*Making Ends Meet (MEM)

This workshop provides an overview of the process for developing and using a household spending plan. We also explore ways to maximize resources and reduce energy use. Participants will receive a free money management kit.

**Save Energy, Save Dollars (Energy)

Learn about low-cost and no-cost Strategies easily implemented by homeowners or renters to save energy and reduce energy bills. Also learn about programs that can help you afford energy-efficiency improvements with subsidies, low-interest loans, or free services to qualifying households. Participants will receive a free energy kit, including weatherstripping, shrink window insulation, outlet and light switch gaskets, and more.

***Exploring Credit/Debt Management Issues (Credit)

Information on selecting and using credit wisely are shared at this workshop. Also strategies for paying down debt, obtaining and reviewing a credit report, and understanding a credit score are presented. Participants receive free credit management tools.

 

Last Updated: May 13, 2010