PathStone serves as the Community Based Organization for NYSERDA’s Green Jobs Green NY Program in the Finger Lakes area. They offer free assistance in applying for these programs, advice on how to make your home more energy efficient, and technical knowledge to help individuals communicate with local contractors participating in these programs. PathStone is your “Energy Coach!” Here is a summary of the programs:
- Home Performance with Energy Star: Helps homeowners start saving energy with a free or reduced cost energy audit, low interest loans (3.49-3.99%), and a 10% rebate on eligible measures.
- Assisted Home Performance with Energy Star: Provides income eligible families with matching grants of up to $5,000, as well as a free energy audit and low interest loans.
- EmPower New York: Offers income-eligible families and individuals Free cost-effective electric reduction measures. Some homes may also be eligible for free heating reduction measures as well. EmPower NY assists families and individuals who fall below 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
- NY-Sun (Solar Electric): Multifaceted approach aims to lower energy costs for all New Yorkers by increasing solar power capacity and the efficiency and reliability of the electric grid. Public-private partnerships help make installing solar technology more affordable for all New Yorkers while scaling up New York’s solar industry.
PathStone can also offer small business owners and local governments assistance in finding the right energy efficient program to suit their needs.
More info: To participate in these programs or for more information, contact: Scott Oliver, 400 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607. (585) 442-2030, ext. 204. Contact by email [email protected]. Also see the Pathstone Website.
