Ways to Save on your Energy Costs

Information provided by Albany County Department of Aging and State of New York Department of Public Service.   www.AskPSC.com or 1-800-Ask-PSC1

COOL IDEAS FOR SAVING ENERGY:

   Using fans more and air conditioners less will keep you cool while

    reducing your electricity bills.

    Use a programmable thermostat set at 78 degrees on your air

    conditioner.

    Switch to CFL bulbs, which last 10 times longer and use 75% less

    electricity than incandescent bulbs.

    Choose energy-efficient ENERGY STAR products when buying new

    appliances

    Night time is the right time to use your washer and dryer

    Reducing your energy use helps protect the environment - did you

    know that according to the World Wildlife Federation, turning off your

    computer monitor at the end of the day keeps about 950 pounds of carbon

    dioxide out of the atomsphere every year.

PULL THE PLUG ON PHANTOM ELECTRICITY LOSS:

Many appliances around you home use small amounts of electricity even though they're turned off.  The easiest way to eliminate these losses is to unplug unused devices.  You can plug several items into a power strip and turn of the power strip.

  Unplug Cell phone chargers, Battery chargers, Personal Digital Assistant

  chargers when you are not using them

  Unplug TV, DVD and VCR players when going on vacation, or when not in

  use for extended period of times

  Night time is the right time to use your washer and dryer

FIND OUT MORE WAYS TO SAVE ON THE

FOLLOWING PAGES

SUMMER ENERGY SAVING TIPS             WINTER ENERGY SAVING TIPS

KITCHEN                    FAMILY ROOM AND OFFICE                   MISC HOME

PROGRAMS FOR ASSISTANCE IN HOME MAINTENANCE

AND HOUSEHOLD ENERGY COSTS

For Senior Citizens, Persons with disabilies, and Low income families:

HEAP (Heating and Energy Assistance Program) provides assistance for low income households relating to heating and energy costs. Call Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County, CHOICES, Faith Plaza, Route 9W, Ravena, NY (518) 756-8650 for more information.

EMPOWER NEW YORK (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority)  focus on cost-effective electric reduction measures, particularly lighting and refrigerator replacement, insulation as well as health and safety measures. For more information, contact Honeywell International at 1-800-263-0960

WRAP (Weatherization Referral And Packaging Program) provides low income households with insulation, weather stripping for doors and windows.    Call Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County, 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY 

(518) 765-3539 for more information.

LAST RESORT is an another program which may help pay for additional home upgrades not covered by WRAP.

USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICE CENTER offers low interest loans for home repair or modification.  Call (518) 762-0077 extension 4 for more information.

For Senior Citizens and Persons with disabilities:

DEPARTMENT FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL offers low interest loans for home repair, accessibility and home adaptations.  Call (518) 486-5012 for more information.

UMBRELLA - a non profit agency offering low cost home maintenance and other services.  For more information call (518) 346-5249

 MORE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS

CLICK HERE