Rochester Area Interfaith Climate Action
Energy Efficiency
Improving the energy efficiency of your House of Worship, Religious Institution of Household is a win-win!
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Electricity, Heating and Cooling make up about 48% of the NYS Greenhouse gas inventory (NYSERDA,2015).
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Energy efficiency can lead to a 10%-30% reduction in annual energy bills. Allowing financial resources to be used on other things.
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Energy efficiency improvements are often linked to additional health, comfort, safety and maintenance benefits
What can be done to improve energy efficiency
You can save money and energy, improve comfort and contribute to a cleaner community by making a few simple changes with help from NYSERDA.
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Get an energy audit.
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Seal, insulate and efficiently heat and cool your space.
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Use energy efficient appliances and lighting
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Take advantage of NYS's green electricity goals.
For Houses of Worship
Conducting an energy audit is a great first step. NYSERDA offers a special program to provide low cost energy audits to not-for-profit organizations and underserved communities.
Other Resources:
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Incentives available for:
In addition when it comes to financing there are:
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financial assistance services available.
For Households
To get started with residential home efficiency program.
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Access to heat pump systems incentives
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Access to other incentives including:
RG&E Residential Rebates on qualifying furnaces, water heaters, wifi thermostats.