New York Assistance Programs

Whether you live in Vermont or New York there are many programs available . There are also many tips that can help us all to decrease our consumption, save money, conserve our resources, and protect on environment. It’s true. Current legislation has authorized federal tax credits for energy efficiency for consumers at 30% of the cost, up to $1500, in 2009 and 2010 for existing homes. The tax credit is limited to energy saving home improvements, such as windows and doors, insulation, roofs, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, water heaters of the non-solar type and biomass stoves.

• Washington County CARES
  Washington County CARES began in October 2002 with a small group of committed healthcare providers who came together to discuss and strategize future needs of older residents and their care providers in Washington County. The group’s primary goal at that time was to bring many of the county’s service organizations together to address gaps and duplication of services. http://www.washingtoncountycares.org/index.aspx
  
• NY LIHEAP
  The Fuel Assistance Program is funded entirely by federal dollars through LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program) from the Administration for Children and Families
  New York Fuel Assistance  http://www.otda.state.ny.us/main/heap/default.asp