NYSERDA and National Grid Make Saving Energy More Affordable for New Yorkers

Eligible residents can get 50 percent or more off the cost of home energy improvements through Home Performance with ENERGY STAR®.

Albany, NY (Vocus/PRWEB ) February 26, 2009 -- For New Yorkers on a fixed or moderate income, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and National Grid are offering income-eligible households incentives to make energy efficiency home improvements that will help them save up to 40 percent on their monthly energy bills.

"As household budgets get smaller and energy costs continue to rise, the cost of operating a home is a real challenge for New Yorkers," said NYSERDA President and CEO Francis J. Murray, Jr. "Making energy more affordable for families who need it most is the top priority of NYSERDA's Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program."

As household budgets get smaller and energy costs continue to rise, the cost of operating a home is a real challenge for New Yorkers

Making energy more affordable for families who need it most is the top priority of NYSERDA's Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program.

Helping our customers save money and reduce their impact on the environment by using energy wisely gives them the power of action

Our partnership with NYSERDA makes it easy for customers to take the active step of investing in energy efficiency and manage their energy costs.

"Helping our customers save money and reduce their impact on the environment by using energy wisely gives them the power of action," said Susan M. Crosset, vice president of energy solutions in upstate New York for National Grid. "Our partnership with NYSERDA makes it easy for customers to take the active step of investing in energy efficiency and manage their energy costs."

The Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program is designed to make energy-efficiency home improvements more affordable for residents with low to moderate incomes. Contractors accredited by the Building Performance Institute (BPI) take a comprehensive approach to evaluating home energy usage. The contractor will measure a home's overall energy performance, and will carefully evaluate insulation and air sealing, as well as the efficiency of heating equipment, appliances and lighting. Contractors also test ovens, water heaters and other equipment to make sure dangerous combustion gases like carbon monoxide are not leaking into the home.
   
When the assessment is complete, the contractor will identify what improvements can be made, the cost of making those improvements and the available financial incentives. The contractor will also estimate monthly savings on energy bills and length of time each improvement will take to pay for itself. Customers decide which improvements to make on their homes.

For more information about Home Performance with ENERGY STAR and a list of BPI Accredited contractors, visit www.GetEnergySmart.org or call 1-877-NY-SMART (1-877-697-6278).

NYSERDA uses innovation and technology to solve some of New York's most difficult energy and environmental problems in ways that improve the State's economy. Visit www.GetEnergySmart.org or call 1-877-NY-SMART (1-877-697-6278) to learn more ways to save energy.

NYSERDA spokesperson:
Nancy Norman
njn (at) nyserda.org
Phone: 866-697-3732 ext. 3414
www.getenergysmart.org

mary (at) haggman.com
Phone: 212-600-4469

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