October is National Energy Awareness Month, a time to spotlight the role of energy conservation and efficiency in our lives!
This is your call to action! We can make a difference by reducing energy consumption and minimizing our carbon footprint. Take these first steps!
Get a No-Cost Home Energy Assessment- All New York homeowners of one-to-four family homes can get a no-cost energy assessment from a NYSERDA Residential Energy Auditor: https://on.ny.gov/4ekWDxuProperly maintain your AC and heating systems- Heating bills account for 42% of residential energy useFind and seal leaks- Check walls, ceilings, windows, doors, switches, and outlets for a potential 20% reduction in AC and heating bills. NYSERDA’s Comfort Home program makes it easy with “seal and insulate” packages: https://on.ny.gov/3XXMzovUtilize a smart thermostat- Programmable thermostats can prevent overusing energyDecrease water temperature- Heating water accounts for 18% of home energy consumption Change to LED light bulbs- LED consumes 25-80% less energy than incandescent bulbsWash clothes in cold water- 90% of energy used by a washing machine goes towards heating the waterNeed help or more information? Contact WNY Clean Energy Hub can help residents navigate incentives to improve home energy efficiency and comfort, access affordable clean energy, and understand environmental issues more broadly.