Fall Energy Tips

It definitely felt like fall this week in Ithaca, and fall is a great time to start thinking about how to go green and save money on that winter energy bill. For tips on this, see this useful blog post, or consider signing up for free classes taught by CCE called “Repairing and Weatherizing Older Windows" and “Save Energy Dollars”

Save Energy Save Dollars is a free 2-hour program where:

• You will learn about low-cost and no-cost energy saving actions;
• Energy conservation facts will be shared and myths will be busted with research-based information;
• You will learn about financial incentives you may be eligible for to help you afford energy-efficiency improvements;
• Each participant will leave with an individualized action plan ; and
• Each participating household will leave with an Energy-Saver Kit to help get started on lowering energy bills.

The program is free, but pre-registration is required. Call CCE-Tompkins at (607) 272-2292 to reserve a seat.

Schedule of workshops, all held at CCE-Tompkins, 615 Willow Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850
Thurs, Oct. 7, 6:30 -8:30 pm
Fri, Oct. 15, 12:30 -2:30 pm
Thurs, Oct. 28, 6:30 - 8:30 pm


Repairing and Weatherizing Older Windows
Thurs, Sept. 30th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm at CCE-Tompkins, 615 Willow Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850

In this workshop you will learn:

• How to replace worn parting-bead to tighten up a window;
• How to repair the sash-cords on your double-hung windows with weights;
• How to re-glaze an older window;
• About energy efficient treatments you can add to your older windows.

Presented by Mark Pierce, Cornell Cooperative Extension Associate.
The program is free, but pre-registration is required. Call CCE-Tompkins at (607) 272-2292 to reserve a seat.