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Are you tired of your home consuming excessive energy month after month? Do you deal with drafty rooms, inconsistent temperatures, or a heating system that just can't keep up? You're not alone, and there's a solution that won't break the bank.

At Finger Lakes Comfort, we offer the Energy Reduction Program: a comprehensive initiative that helps homeowners throughout the Finger Lakes region improve their home's energy efficiency and reduce consumption. Best of all? It starts with a completely free home energy assessment.

What Makes This Program Different?

Our Energy Reduction Program takes a whole-house approach to energy efficiency. We identify and address the root causes of your home's energy waste. Through a partnership with NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority), we can offer subsidized costs that make significant home improvements accessible to more families.

How Does the Energy Reduction Program Work?

Step 1: Pre-Qualification
Complete the simple pre-qualification form on our website to determine your eligibility for the program and available incentives.

Step 2: Schedule Your Assessment
Once approved, we'll reach out to schedule your free home energy assessment at a time that works for you.

Step 3: Comprehensive Home Energy Assessment
Our certified technicians will spend 2 to 3 hours conducting a thorough evaluation of your home, including heating system assessment, insulation levels, blower door testing for air leakage, and gas leak checks. We may provide minor improvements like filters, weather stripping, and door sweeps at no cost during this visit.

Step 4: Review Your Personalized Report
We'll meet with you to review our findings and discuss ways to reduce your energy consumption, available incentives, and financing options.

Step 5: Schedule Your Improvements
Once you approve the scope of work, we'll complete your energy efficiency upgrades.

Step 6: Enjoy the Results
Experience a more comfortable home with significantly reduced energy consumption.

Financial Incentives That Make a Real Difference

For Low-Income Single-Family Households:
Eligible families can receive no-cost energy efficiency improvements valued at up to $10,000 per project. Zero out-of-pocket costs for improvements that will reduce your energy consumption for years to come.

For Moderate-Income Single-Family Households:
Receive discounts of up to 50% on eligible work, with savings capped at $5,000 per project.

Low-Interest Financing:
NYSERDA offers low-interest financing options for those who don't qualify for full subsidies.

What Improvements Are Covered?

The program covers a wide range of energy efficiency upgrades:

• Attic, wall, and rim joist insulation

• Air-sealing to eliminate drafts

• Health and safety items

• Mobile-home underbelly insulation

• Cold climate air source heat pumps

• Heat pump hot water tanks that use significantly less energy

• Replacement of low-efficiency natural gas heating systems

Our Whole-House Approach

We examine every aspect of your home's energy use: how your house is heated, how well it retains heat through proper insulation and air-sealing, how electricity is used, and your household's daily energy patterns. This holistic view ensures we identify every opportunity to improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary energy consumption.

The Real Benefits

Improved Comfort: Consistent temperatures throughout your home with no more cold spots in winter or overheated rooms in summer.

Enhanced Indoor Air Quality: Better air quality through improved air leakage control and efficient heating systems.

Increased Home Value: Energy-efficient homes are more attractive to buyers.

Reduced Environmental Impact: Lower your carbon footprint and contribute to a healthier planet.

Better Health and Safety: Our assessments check for gas leaks and other potential hazards.

Protection Against Rising Energy Costs: While we can't control utility rates, we can help you use less energy, making your home more resilient regardless of what carriers charge.

Take the First Step Today

Your home should be a comfortable, safe place where energy isn't being wasted. With free assessments, substantial financial incentives, and expert guidance every step of the way, there's never been a better time to improve your home's energy efficiency.

Don't let another season pass watching energy escape through your walls, windows, and doors. Complete the pre-qualification form today and take the first step toward a more comfortable, efficient home that uses energy wisely. Learn more today!