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EmPower New York / EmPower+ through CAPCO
Cortland County Community Action Program (CAPCO) · State program
No-cost energy efficiency upgrades for eligible homes
Eligible Cortland County households can get no-cost energy-efficiency upgrades through EmPower New York, administered locally by CAPCO. The program can include pipe insulation, LED lighting, refrigerator/freezer replacement, and free health-and-safety checks.
Program details
How it works
CAPCO’s Energy Services page says it participates in EmPower New York and that a participating contractor is assigned to assess whether the home would benefit from free energy upgrades.
What the money covers
The county resource guide lists these benefits:
- Electrical reduction measures and education
- Pipe insulation
- Replacement of inefficient refrigerators and freezers
- LED lightbulbs and nightlights
- Free health and safety checks of smoke detectors, appliances, and more
Cost and funding
The county guide describes EmPower New York as a no-cost program for low-income New Yorkers.
How to apply
The county guide says to contact the Office for Aging at 607-753-5060 and references NYSERDA and EmPower New York contact information. CAPCO’s page also points residents to its Energy Services staff for program questions.
Notes
The official CAPCO page states that it is part of broader efforts to address housing-related health hazards, and it notes a Cortland County Healthy Homes Production Program for older homes in certain areas of the county.
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