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Tompkins County

Energy Efficiency Appointments

Energy Efficiency Appointments: Pilot Program in Ithaca

In 2017 and 2018, we offered free Energy Efficiency Appointments for residents of the City and Town of Ithaca (this was a pilot program). We are sorry to say we are no longer offering these, but are working with the Energy Navigators program of Get Your GreenBack to offer one-on-one guidance for all your energy questions. More information is available at www.getyourgreenbacktompkins.org or by contacting Karim Beers at kwb6@cornell.edu or 607-272-2292. 

Contact

Guillermo Metz
Solar & Agriculture Sr. Resource Educator
gm52@cornell.edu
(607) 272-2292 ext. 185

Last updated August 24, 2020

Energy

Weatherization Assistance Made Easy

The U.S. Department of Energy has valuable information on how you can easily access all the benefits of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) to help pay for upgrades to your home.

Fresh off the Press!

Read the story of one program participant who went through the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and EmPower, courtesy of Get Your Green Back Tompkins!

Helpful Resources

We recommend the following resources to help you with a range of different energy topics: 

Weatherization/ Empower Assistance Program - Improving the energy efficiency of your home is a smart investment. NYSERDA offers a range of residential programs designed to help New York State residents identify areas where their homes are driving up energy costs and provide assistance in completing energy efficiency improvements for a healthier, more comfortable home.

It starts with a home energy assessment, conducted by trained and experienced Home Performance contractors, which gives you a top-to bottom look at where your home is wasting energy. You receive a detailed list of recommended improvements that can include everything from added insulation and energy efficient lighting to a high-efficiency heating system and ENERGY STAR® certified appliances.

Home energy assistance program (HEAP) - The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) assists eligible low-income households with their heating and cooling energy costs, bill payment assistance, energy crisis assistance, weatherization and energy-related home repairs.

New York | USDA Rural Development - offer funding to complete energy audits, provide renewable energy development assistance, make energy efficiency improvements and install renewable energy systems. We have programs that help convert older heating sources to cleaner technologies, produce ...

Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Small Home Repairs - Work may include roofing, siding, windows, doors, wells, septic system repair/replacement, energy-saving improvements, and other structural issues. As of 2017, new funding is available. INHS recently received grant funding through New York State's Access to Home program to help the elderly or disabled modify their homes.

Emergency Services - Tompkins County -The Department of Social Services provides assistance to persons experiencing a range of emergency situations including but not limited to those pertaining to: domestic violence, homelessness, and emergency shelter.