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ENERGY SERVICES

The Saratoga County EOC Energy Services Department consists of the Weatherization Assistance Program and the Empower NY program providing services to households in Saratoga and Schenectady Counties. 

All of our customers are encouraged to fill out both the Weatherization and EmPower NY applications so we can coordinate both funding sources and provide the best energy related repairs for the situation.

The Weatherization Assistance Program is funded through the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) to serve residents of Schenectady and Saratoga Counties.  This program improves energy efficiency to produce fuel savings in the home. 

WHO IS ELIGIBLE:  Households must have categorically or financially eligible applicants to receive Weatherization services.

HOW TO APPLY: Call our Saratoga Office at 587-3158. We are located at 40 New Street in Saratoga. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Please stop by to pick up or drop off an application.  We also have office hours Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:00 at the Schenectady office where you may also pick up applications. This office is located at SCAP Offices, 913 Albany Street, Schenectady, NY 12307. You can reach the Schenectady office by calling 374-2221.

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: You will need to return a completed application and the following support documents: proof of categorical or financial eligibility, a copy of your utility and fuel bills, and proof of ownership. If you are a renter, we will be glad to explain the program to your landlord and work to secure their approval for the project.

WHAT WE DO: After approval of your application, we will conduct a professional energy analysis of your building and identify health and safety concerns within your home. In coordination with the owner, we will install Weatherization measures that are proven to be effective in reducing energy consumption. These measures may include:

  • Heating Efficiency Measures- Such as a clean and tune, repair, or replacement of your heating system (as necessary)
  • Infiltration Measure- Keeping warm air in and cold air out (caulking and sealing)
  • Conduction Measures- Sidewall & Attic Insulation
  • Minor Home Repairs- Needed to protect and preserve the Weatherization materials installed
  • Appliance Replacement- Depending on the age and condition of hot water tanks and refrigerators, these items may be replaced.

ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES

Categorical Eligibility: Households are considered categorically eligible if any member of the household is receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Public Assistance, Food Stamps, or Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) benefits.

Financial Eligibility: For 2009-2010, the household income is at or below gross monthly income state below.

Household Size

Monthly  

Annual

1

$ 1,963

$23,556

2

$ 2,567

$30,804

3

$ 3,172

$38,064

4

$ 3,776

$45,312

5

$ 4,380

$52,560

6

$ 4,984

$59,808

7

$ 5,097

$61,164

8

$ 5,210

$62,520

9

$ 5,324

$63,888

10

$ 5,437

$65,244

11

$ 5,800

$69,600

  11+

+450

 

EmPower NY provides eligible households with energy efficient appliances and light bulbs.  Click on the link below for more information.

EmPower New York - New York Energy Smart Brochure