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Find resources on energy use here on our site.

Energy

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-Cortland has compiled resources that can help you learn about ways you can reduce energy consumption and use energy resources more efficiently.

"Wood Stove" by Tyler Karaszewski

Wood Stove Safety

Here are some tips for buying, installing and maintaining your wood stove, and precautions that can help you avoid having a chimney fire.

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Fire in a wood stove

Heating with Wood

Find resources here on our site about buying and storing firewood, choosing and maintaining your wood stove, and safe wood burning practices.

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Radioactivity sign against a blue sky, for use on Radon education events

Radon

Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Do you know what radon is? Where it is? How to test for it? Learn about it here and how to get a free radon home test kit.

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mold grows above a switch plate in a flooded home

Mold that grows after flooding...

After a flood you can see how quickly mold can spear and grow within 24-48 hours!

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Contact

Barbara Henza
Financial & Consumer Educator; Marketing/Human Resources
bmh13@cornell.edu
607-391-2660 x407

Last updated February 7, 2023

Energy

2022 Advisory Committee

Shawna Grinnell

Gail Bundy

Joanne Brown-Garringer

Understanding Energy

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

What is a Home Energy Assessment? 

Do I need one?

Learn how an assessment can help you save money, save energy, and create a cleaner, healthier home.Watch this brief clip to find out. 

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