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Energy

Home, Business & Municipal Energy Resources

Making choices that save energy -- in your home, business or community -- can have a positive impact on the environment while also saving you money. In this section of our website, CCE-Chautauqua provides resources that can help you learn about ways you can reduce energy consumption and use energy resources more efficiently.

For more basic information on what energy is, where it comes from, and how we use it visit: Energy Explained (US Energy Information Administration).


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PUSH Green is excited to announce a new partnership and workshop series hosted by our friends at Cornell Cooperative Extension. 

Workshop details can be found at https://www.facebook.com/PUSHGreenWNY

Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) connects communities with research from Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) and the College of Human Ecology to enrich and empower New York state neighbors, local businesses, towns and cities.PUSH Green is a non-profit community-based energy efficiency program, part of a statewide effort to make your home or small business more comfortable, reduce energy usage, address climate change and create local jobs.

This year we collaborated on a virtual tour across upstate New York, with workshops on energy efficiency opportunities and vital information for every step of your going green journey. All workshops were held on Zoom, on the fourth Thursday of the month from 6 to 7pm. Dates, topics and recordings are listed below.


February 25th 2021 6 to 7pmIntroduction to CCE and PUSH GreenWho we are, what programs do we promote and our partnership with CCE. Review the recording here: https://vod.video.cornell.edu/media/PUSH%20Green_CCE%20energy%20workshop%20/1_o2pyqism

March 25th 2021 6 to 7pm
Take A Deep Dive into An Energy Audit
What to expect, what does an audit cover and why are they so important? Review the recording here: https://vod.video.cornell.edu/media/PUSH%20Green_CCE%20energy%20workshop%20ed%20/1_0id0q99b


April 22nd 2021 6 to 7pm
Earth Day Exploration of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act
How does it affect you, how does our work support CLCPA, and how can you get involved? Review the recording here: https://vod.video.cornell.edu/media/Clip%20of%20Clip%20of%20PUSH%20Green_CCE%20energy%20workshop%20/1_61adqie1

May 27th 2021 6 to 7pm
PUSH for Clean Heat
Meet the Clean Heating and Cooling Team and learn about ground and air source heating and cooling, and what programs can help you upgrade your home with renewable energy. Review the recording here:

https://vod.video.cornell.edu/media/Clip%20of%20Clip%20of%20PUSH%20Green_CCE%20energy%20workshop%20/1_al7wn6f8


June 24th 2021 6 to 7pm
Studying Solar Energy
What is solar power, how does it work, and how can you harness the power of the sun for your home or business? Review the recording here: https://vod.video.cornell.edu/media/PUSH%20Green_...

Contact

Lisa Kempisty
Agriculture Community Educator (Dairy & Livestock)
ljk4@cornell.edu
716-664-9502 ext. 203

Last updated June 28, 2021