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Cornell Cooperative Extension

Schoharie and Otsego Counties

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Whether it is winter or summer, there are ways to save energy around your home! Visit our pages for tips.

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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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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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What is EnergyStar?

Energy Star products are those that meet energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy.

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Energy-Saving Lighting

Switch from incandescent to LED lightbulbs and cut your home energy costs. LEDs last up to 20 times longer than incandescent bulbs, use less electricity, and don’t contain mercury, like compact fluorescents (CFLs).

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Last updated August 20, 2020

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    Tuesday, June 24
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Cornell Cooperative Extension
Schoharie and Otsego Counties

Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties
Extension Center
173 South Grand Street, Suite 1
Cobleskill, New York 12043
TEL: 518-234-4303
FAX: 518-234-4305
schoharie-otsego@cornell.edu
8:30AM - 4:30PM

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123 Lake Street
Cooperstown, NY 13326
TEL: 607-547-2536
FAX: 607-547-5180
otsego@cornell.edu

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Oneonta, NY 13820
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