Heat Smart NY
Control Your Heating Costs
Your heating costs are made up of two factors:
- The cost of the heating fuel
- The amount of heating fuel you use
HeatSmartNY has resources available to help you manage your energy use and cost, including:
Financial and Bill Payment Assistance
- NYS Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
- Utility-sponsored assistance programs,such as:
- Budget plans, which provide equal monthly payments
- Deferred payment agreements,which may be available if you have fallen behind on your bill and cannot pay in full
- PSC Helpline for consumer complaints and inquiries
- PSC Hotline for gas/electric shutoffs
Energy Efficiency Programs
- NYSERDA energy efficiency programs
- DHCR Weatherization Assistance Program
- Community-based energy services programs
HeatSmartNYWorkshops
- Do-it-yourself energy saving and financial management workshops are available across the State to assist you in controlling energy costs.
Your Electric orGas Utility
For energy-saving tips,payment option plans, and financial assistance programs offered by your utility,contact:
- Central Hudson Gas & Electric 1-800-527-2714 .
www.chenergygroup.com
- Consolidated Edison 1-800-752-6633 . www.coned.com
- Corning Natural Gas Corporation 1-607-936-3755 .
www.corninggas.com
- National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation 1-800-365-3234 .
www.nationalfuelgas.com
- National Grid 1-800-642-4272 .
www.nationalgridus.com
- Metro (formerly KeySpan Energy Delivery) 1-718-643-4050 .
www2.nationalgridus.com
- Long Island (formerly KeySpan Energy Delivery) 1-800-930-5003 1-631-755-6200 (for calls
outside the territory) www2.nationalgridus.com
- New York State Electric and Gas 1-800-572-1111 .
www.nyseg.com
- Orange and Rockland 1-877-434-4100 . www.oru.com
- Rochester Gas and Electric 1-800-743-2010 . www.rge.com
- St. Lawrence Gas Company 1-800-673-3301 .
www.stlawrencegas.com
For more information on these and other programs, call 1-877-NY-SMART or visit HeatSmartNY.org
New York State Wants to Help You Control Your Energy Bills
To help you stay warm this winter and control your energy bills, New York State now has a special HeatSmartNY toll-free number and Web site.
By calling 1-877-NY-SMART or visiting HeatSmartNY.org, you can learn about programs to help you manage your energy bills, save money, discover simple tips to cut your energy costs,and protect the environment.
Tips to Help You Save Energy
- Reduce drafts around windows and doors, and you can save up to 20% on your heating bills.
- Open your shades and drapes during the day to let sunlight in, and close them at night to keep cold air out.
- Close your fireplace flue when it's not in use.
- Lower your thermostat - for every one degree you lower your thermostat for a 24-hour period, you could save 3% on your heating bills.
- Use a programmable thermostat to lower temperatures automatically while you are at work, at night, or when you are away. You can save about $100 a year.
- Set your water heater no higher than 120 degrees.
- Have your furnace or boiler inspected and insulate your hot water pipes.
- Clean or replace your furnace filter once a month and save $10-$30 a year.
- Insulate and seal heating ducts. Poorly sealed ducts can waste 10-30% of your energy.
- Use Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFLs), which last 10 times longer, use 75% less electricity and run cooler than incandescent bulbs.
And, if you're having trouble paying your energy bills, this toll-free number and Web site can connect you to assistance programs.
HeatSmartNY Call 1-877-NY-SMART or visit HeatSmartNY.org
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