Energy Services

Let us help you save energy $$$$$!

The CAPCO Energy Services Department utilizes a staff of highly trained individuals to install energy saving measures for income eligible households. We strive to make your home more affordable by using Weatherization techniques to conserve energy.

Our department has several components, and each has its own rules and targeted population.

Energy Saving Measures include insulation, heating systems, hot water tank systems, air sealing, inspecting combustion appliances, bathroom & kitchen ventilation, refrigerator efficiency testing, CO & smoke detector installation, and a health & safety check of the home.

Our department has several programs with different income guidelines and eligibility requirements:

If you have any questions in regards to any of these programs, please contact our office directly at at 607-344-3112 or via email to weather@capco.org. You may also call the CAPCO Main Office at 607-753-6781.. We would be happy to help you.

Weatherization Assistance Program

Cortland & Tompkins County residents.

What does the WAP program do?

Insulate floors, walls, and attics
Repair & Replace heating systems
Repair & Replace Hot water tanks
Reduce drafts - air seals - caulking and weather-strip
Bathroom & Kitchen Ventilation

Inspect combustion appliances
Test efficiency of refrigerators
Install carbon monoxide and smoke detectors
Minor repairs
Health & Safety check of the home

Eligibility:

This is a FREE service (to eligible clients) - No Liens apply!!
Homeowner / or renter*
Low income - 60% of State Median (see Eligibility Guidelines)
Households that receive HEAP, SSI, PA recipient and SNAP are eligible

* Audit fee may apply or rental property.

*Landlords must have 50% of your tenant's income eligible in order for us to weatherize your building. This program is free to income eligible landlords see Eligibility Guidelines.

Applying for the Weatherization Assistance Program:

Using the link below, print the application and mail to us with the required documentation.

https://www.capco.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/2019-WAP-EMP-Application.pdf

For application assistance, contact us at weather@capco.org or call us directly at 607-344-3112. You may also call the CAPCO Main Office at 607-753-6781.

Note: For Cortland and Tompkins County residents only. If you have received weatherization services in the past 15 years you are not eligible.

For more information about this program, see our Links Page.

EmPower+ Program

Cortland & Tompkins County residents.

What does the EmPower+ program do?

Electrical Reduction measures & education
Replacement of inefficient refrigerators & freezers
Conversion of Dryers - Electric to Natural Gas
Programmable Thermostat
LED light bulbs, night lights

Installation of Smoke & CO detectors
Pipe Insulation
Showerheads
Home performance - Weatherization services (see WAP)

Eligibility:

Referred by CAPCO and must be National Grid, or NYSEG customers
Low income - 60% State median or below (see Eligibility Guidelines)
Homeowner or Renter (with Landlord Permission)

To sign up for this program

If you are interested in learning more about this program or signing up, please Contact Us.

CAPCO Energy Savers

What does the Energy Savers program do?

Insulating floors, walls, and attics
Air Sealing
Upgrade to high efficiency furnaces

Replacement/Repairs to hot water tanks
Clean & Tune of a Heating System

Eligibility:

NO Income Requirements
Residential & Commercial Buildings
Audit Fee Charged (contract negotiated with owner and CAPCO)

Contact our office to schedule a Comprehensive Building Assessment (Energy Audit). The audit uses a number of diagnostic tools (Blower door, Infrared camera, CO Analyzer) to take inventory of the current conditions in your home, including the following: