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Things Heating Up in Your Home? Tune In to Cool Down

  • Wednesday, July 21, 2021, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Wednesday, August 4, 2021, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Wednesday, August 18, 2021, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday, September 1, 2021, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday, September 15, 2021, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Is your home, small business, or nonprofit heating up this summer? Would you like to increase your comfort with options that are cost-saving, convenient, and climate-change friendly? Tune in to HeatSmart FLX South’s upcoming webinar series on the first and third Wednesdays of each month and find out how.

The webinar series will be hosted on Zoom and can also be listened to by telephone.

  • 7/21 - Energy Audits & Weatherization
  • 8/4 - Program and Financing Options for Small Businesses and Non-profits
  • 8/18 - 21st Century Heating and Cooling: Heat Pump Basics
  • 9/1 - To the Center of the Earth! … Well, Almost: A case study of a ground source heat pump
  • 9/15 - Heat Pump Water Heater Basics

Please register to receive the Zoom link, at www.heatsmartflxsouth.org/events or call 607-535-7161 x3223. Please let us know about any accessibility needs at least one week prior, so we can try to accommodate.

This program advances New York State’s nation-leading climate and clean energy goals under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act). The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has awarded over $9 million to support over 20 HeatSmart Community Campaigns throughout the state which conduct community outreach and education efforts to inform residents about the benefits of heat pumps, home energy efficiency improvements and other clean energy technologies.

Free consultations, matching funds, incentives, and tax credits are available for program participants. Families that are eligible for HEAP could qualify for free weatherization of their home.

Anyone interested in receiving more information or signing up for the program can contact Erica Herman at heatsmartflxs@cornell.edu or (607) 535-7161 x3223.

The mission of HeatSmart FLX South is to provide equitable access to weatherization and energy efficiency upgrades, with the goal of households and small businesses adopting heat pump heating and cooling equipment to lower energy cost burdens for consumers and greenhouse gas emissions in our communities. HeatSmart FLX South is a new program based at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County, serving residents, small businesses, and non-profits in Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, and Yates Counties, in cooperation with their local Extension associations. Additional information can be found on the website www.heatsmartflxsouth.org. 

Last updated August 12, 2021

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HeatSmart Kick-Off Generated Enthusiasm for Sustainable Energy

In mid-May, over 30 people tuned into the HeatSmart FLX South “Kick-Off Into Summer and Get Pumped!” event, and several walked away with a free local wine tasting from Anthony Road Wine Company, Hector Wine Company, Heron Hill Winery, Knapp Winery, Lakewood Vineyards, or Lucas Vineyards.

HeatSmart FLX South connects residents and businesses in Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, and Yates counties with qualified contractors who provide energy audits, weatherization and energy efficiency upgrades appropriate for each situation. The goal is for more residents to adopt heat pump heating and cooling equipment to lower energy costs for consumers and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Thus far 103 families and businesses have signed up for the campaign. At the May event, contractor partners, local government leaders, and residents shared their experiences and insights. Seneca County resident Patti P. noted that HeatSmart FLX South Coordinator Erica Herman helped her through the complicated process. “Thanks for all of your help, because without Erica I don’t think I would have ever gotten the heat pump water heater.”

CCE Steuben Executive Director Ave Bauder said, “She’s helping my church in Willard track down an energy audit, and we will hopefully be getting rid of our two ugly, old oil furnaces at some point.”

Want to learn more about how you can reduce heating and cooling costs and lower your carbon footprint?A recording of the event is available on HeatSmart FLX South’s YouTube channel http://bit.ly/FLXSouth-YouTube and contains closed captioning.

This program advances New York State’s nation-leading climate and clean energy goals under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act) and is supported by The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). NYSERDA has awarded over $9 million to support over 20 HeatSmart Community Campaigns throughout the state which conduct community outreach and education efforts to inform residents about the benefits of heat pumps, home energy efficiency improvements and other clean energy technologies.

Free consultations, matching funds, incentives, and tax credits are available for program participants. Families that are eligible for HEAP could qualify for free weatherization of their home.

Anyone interested in receiving more information or signing up for the program can contact Erica Herman at heatsmartflxs@cornell.edu or (607) 535-7161 x3223.

 

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