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AdultProgram Description
Description
Community leaders and elected officials are invited to attend "one-stop shopping" Winter Energy Workshops to hear from NYS agencies regarding programs on energy efficiency, housing, aging, and more to help the residents/constituents in their communities manage winter energy bills. The workshops will include presentations from the following state agencies: Department of Public Service, Energy Research and Development Authority, Housing and Community Renewal, Office for the Aging, and Power Authority.
Topics include:
- Energy Efficiency: What It Is and Why It Matters
- Energy Affordability and Financial Assistance: Ways to Reduce Your Monthly Energy Bill
- Weatherization: How Insulation & Air Sealing Can Improve Your Living Space
- Services for Older Adults: What They Are and How to Apply
- Consumer Protections & Responsibilities: What They Are and How They Help