EmPower NY Workshops
EmPower New York workshops are sponsored by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and developed by Cornell Cooperative Extension and 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 | Greene | Hamilton | Herkimer | Jefferson | Lewis | Livingston | Manhattan (New York) | Monroe | 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 | Wyoming | 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.
