Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) have formed a partnership to educate New Yorkers about ways to reduce energy expenses in the home. The New York Energy $mart^SM Program, administered by NYSERDA, provides energy-related technical and financial assistance to promote energy efficiency and economic development throughout New York State. Through the Consumer Education Program for Residential Energy Efficiency, 35 CCE Educators are working to increase consumer awareness of the importance of energy efficiency and programs available through New York Energy $mart^SM programs to make single homes and multifamily buildings more energy efficient.

Index of Energy Efficiency Information Sheets

Please note that many of the items listed below are links to information sheets on the United States Department of Energy (DOE) or the United States Environmental Protection (EPA) Web Sites. Many are also Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF) files meaning that you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these sheets.

· The ENERGY STAR Label: What Does it Mean (PDF)
· Energy Saving Steps for Winter (PDF)
· Tips For an Energy Efficient Apartment (PDF)

Appliances and Lighting
· Energy-Efficient Air Conditioning (PDF)
· Energy-Efficienct Appliances (PDF)
· Energy-Efficient Lighting (PDF)

Energy Deregulation
· Energy Competition: What it Means to You (link to N.Y. State Public Service Commission)
· How to Shop for Electricity (link to N.Y. State Public Service Commission)
· How to Choose an Electric Supply Company in the NYSEG Service Area (PDF)

o New York State Electric & Gas (link)
o Rochester Gas & Electric (link)
o Central Hudson (link)
o Orange and Rockland (link)
o National Grid (link)
o Consolidated Edison of New York (link)

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
· Combustion Appliances & Indoor Air Pollution (link to EPA)
· Moisture Condensation on Windows (PDF)
· Indoor Air Hazards Every Homeowner Should Know About (link)

Insulation and Air Sealing
· Insulation Check-Up (PDF)
· Sealing Air Leaks in Your Home (PDF)
· Weatherize Your Home – Caulk and Weather Strip (PDF)

Heating Systems
· Automatic and Programmable Thermostats (PDF)
· Older Heating Systems: Replace or Maintain (PDF)
· Comparing Values of Various Heating Fuels (PDF)
· Oil and Gas Central Heating Systems (PDF)

Solar Energy
· Passive Solar Design for the Home (PDF)
· Residential Solar Heating Collectors (PDF)
· Solar Water Heating (PDF)

Water Heating
· Heat Pump Water Heaters (PDF)
· Energy-Efficient Water Heating (PDF)
· Selecting a New Water Heater (PDF)

Energy Efficient Windows
· Energy-Efficient Windows (PDF)
· Energy Star Windows, Doors, and Skylights (link to EPA)