Provides energy audits to eligible owners and renters in order to find the best way to make homes energy efficient. Weatherization measures include furnace repair or replacement, insulation, and air sealing to make residences safe, comfortable and less expensive to heat. Offering energy conservation measures to people from all income levels.

coaching and advisement on lowering energy bills, energy use, carbon emissions and transitioning to renewable energy. education on programs and incentives that can fully or partially cover the costs of energy related improvements, including insulation, reducing air leaks and leaks and draftiness, heating equipment and appliance repair and replacement advising on renewable heating options, such as heat pumps, wood and wood pellets advising on solar options: residential solar, community solar purchase, community solar subscription. Help connect to local contractors, and assist in applying for financing

Identifies Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) clients in need of weatherization services and provides education on energy conservation. Services may include repairs to heating systems and door/window replacements.

Goal is to make the homes of low income Long Islanders, especially the elderly and disabled, more energy efficient. An energy audit is conducted to determine the most cost effective means of reducing energy consumption in the dwelling. Typical energy conservation measures employed may include installing insulation, repairing/replacing doors and windows, caulking, weatherstripping, interior air sealing, repair/replacement of heating systems and installation of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Home energy survey for income-eligible customers to help them save energy and lower their electric bills. Service is no cost to customer and may also include installation of energy-saving measures in the home.

Promotes and serves the commercial horticulture industry and community and urban forestry. Provides educational opportunities and resources for municipalities, landscapers, and others in the green industry based upon BMP's and Cornell University recommendations.

Homeowners, renters, and landlords can apply for a free or reduced cost comprehensive home energy assessment that will tell them where their building is losing the most energy. Community Energy Advisors can connect clients with low cost financing, rebates, and grants toward energy efficiency and weatherization upgrades. Possible measures include weather stripping, air sealing, insulation, customer education, and appliance upgrades. Upgrades do not include windows, roofs, or building repair.

Provides education on environmental-related issues, such as ecosystems, conservation, pollution, drinking water concerns, fertilizers, landscaping, population growth's impact, etc. through outreach and online formats.

* Offers home energy conservation services to reduce household energy consumption. Testing, cleaning of furnace/heating systems Indoor air quality testing and ventilation upgrades as necessary Heating and/or hot water tank repairs or replacements as approved by Housing and Community Renewal Installing perimeter, attic and/or wall insulation, possible window and door repair or replacement Weather-stripping, caulking and/or repair of cracked glass and sash, sill and thresholds of doors and windows Possible refrigerator replacement Energy efficient air conditioners for those who can prove a medical need

Offers workshops designed to help residents learn to save money by saving energy in their homes.

United Way of Long Island’s Workforce Development Training Academy provides free hands-on training focused on creating a foundation and pathways to secure careers in the renewable energy industry for Long Islanders. Hands-on training is focused on clear, long-term career path development and complemented by online financial empowerment workshops. Power Up! Wind, Solar & Renewables graduates are proficient in the installation of clean heating and cooling technologies, high-efficiency HVAC, heat pumps, solar panels, and EV Charging. The training is open at no cost to youths, veterans, and others entering the job market.

Federally funded program designed to help low-income households meet the high cost of home energy. Both those who pay separately for heating costs and households whose heat is included in their rent may be eligible for a one time regular benefit. Additionally, households with a heating emergency may also be eligible for an emergency benefit and and/or a Heating Equipment Repair/Replacement (HERR) benefit. The HEAP year generally begins in mid-November and closes in mid-March or when the program funding is exhausted. There is also a Clean and Tune benefit, which provide energy efficiency services to eligible households prior to the start of the heating season. Such Services may include the cleaning of primary heating equipment, minor repairs, installation of carbon monoxide detector, etc. A cooling component that assists medically needy households with the purchase of air conditioners may also be available during the warmer months. Most benefits are paid directly to the heating/utility vendor. The income guidelines and benefits amounts are subject to change on a yearly basis. Applications for Regular HEAP may be submitted online at myBenefits during the HEAP season. Applicants age 60 and over as well as those who are permanently disabled may apply for regular HEAP by mail to Nassau County Office for the Aging; 60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd. Uniondale, NY 11553; 516-227-7386. All others (including applicants age 60 and over or permanently disabled, with an emergency) may apply in person or by mail to: EAC Inc. 175 Fulton Avenue 4th Floor Hempstead, New York 11550 Phone 516-565-4327. Call for detailed information.

Promotes sustainable energy policies for Long Island. Advises Long Island's public concerning ways to improve electrical service, to mitigate rate increases, to control energy costs and to assist LIPA ratepayers to conserve energy

* Administers the Federal Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program. Eligible homeowners are eligible to receive weatherization that may include:

• Weatherstripping and caulking.
• Cleaning and testing of heating systems.
• Replace or repair broken windows.
• Insulation of walls and ceilings.
• Minor repairs to ensure maximum efficiency of services provided.

* Offers programs that address water quality management, aquatic weed harvesting, stream stabilization, pond management, renewable energy and erosion control.

Offers classes, information resources and tours on topics such as: green building water resources invasive plants climate change composting home energy efficiency support and education public participation in environmental management issues residential and commercial solar flood resiliency Invasive & nuisance species Bed bugs: http://ccetompkins.org/environment/invasive-nuisance-species/bed-bugs

Provides eligible homeowners with a free energy assessment or energy audit. Assessments are conducted by a participating home performance contractor. Helps homeowners and renters of 1-4 unit family homes by providing a means to affordable energy efficient improvements and upgrades. Common work includes adding insulation, reducing drafts, and repairing or upgrading heating systems. Energy upgrades are eligible for low cost, low interest loans and incentives for income-eligible households. Income eligible households are eligible to receive a discount covering 50% of the cost of eligible energy efficiency improvements up to $4,000 per project for single-family homes. 2-4 unit residential homes with income-eligible residents may qualify for a discount of up to $8,000.

The Cornell Cooperative Extension links the research from Cornell University and applies it to maximize New York State's agricultural and natural resources. It also provides programming, services, and information regarding sustainability, nutrition, food safety, obesity prevention, and youth development/education (through the 4-H program). It is committed to contribute to NYS communities and empower their futures. This organization provides services across five sectors: Agriculture, Community, Environment, Nutrition, and Youth/Families.

Assists homeowners in applying to participate in the Home Performance with Energy Star program from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, which is designed to make energy bills more affordable and homes more comfortable.

Promotes use of solar energies in Tompkins County and works to remove barriers to solar-power adoption through: below market pricing and simple installation educational outreach about solar power community program to build enthusiasm towards adopting solar power

CAPCO Energy services now covers Tompkins AND Cortland county residentsEMPOWER NEW YORK (NYSERDA) insulates floors, walls and attics repairs and replaces heating systems repairs and replaces hot water tanks reduces drafts through caulking and weatherstripping inspects combustion appliances tests refrigerator efficiency installs carbon monoxide and smoke detectors makes minor repairs checks homes' health and safetyENERGY SAVERS insulates floors, walls and attics reduces drafts through air sealing, caulking and weather-strippingWEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (WAP) insulates floors, walls and attics repairs and replaces heating systems repairs and replaces hot water tanks reduces drafts through caulking and weatherstripping inspects combustion appliances tests refrigerator efficiency installs carbon monoxide and smoke detectors makes minor repairs checks homes' health and safety Bathroom and kitchen ventilation