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Renewable energy amidst the sunset: Wind & Solar

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-Monroe offers an array of resources to help you learn about ways you can reduce energy consumption and use energy resources more efficiently.

Houses along College Avenue in Collegetown. Credit: Jason Koski (UREL)

Home Energy Assistance Programs

NYS offers financial assistance through a variety of programs for home energy improvement.

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Hand washing dishes in a sink. On side is soapy water for washing; the other is clean water for rinsing

Saving Water & Energy

You can save water AND energy when you wash dishes by not leaving the water running and by only washing when you have a sink full of dishes. Find more tips here.

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Solar installation

Residential and Small Commercial Solar

For the typical electricity needs of homeowners, a solar panel system can potentially supply between 70 and 110% of energy demand - the excess of which can be sent back to the grid, allowing you to receive solar credit.

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6-quart crock pot with stew

Summer Energy Tips

Cooking with a crockpot in the summer uses less energy and keeps the house cooler. Find more summer energy saving tips here.

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Last updated April 7, 2025

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