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Energy

Energy production, conservation and emerging renewable energy opportunities represent some of the most complex economic and environmental challenges of our time.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County can help you learn about smart energy alternatives for your farm or your home. CCE has also developed educational curricula for the classroom to help prepare the next generation of energy consumers, which are available for download here.

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Smart Energy-Mohawk Valley

Let our E & E team advise you on ways to save energy.

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Energy Saving Tips

Whether it is winter or summer, there are ways to save energy around your home! Visit our pages for seasonal tips, plus more on saving energy with lighting and water use.

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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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Last updated August 9, 2023

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Cornell Resources

Cornell Cooperative Extension’s environment and natural resources programs are designed to help individuals and communities engage in long term plans to sustain the quality and diversity of the natural assets in New York State.

Research-based education is focused on conserving and protecting the environment, boosting sustainable energy and mitigating climate change

Click Here to View the Cornell Cooperative Extension Resources on Energy.

Other Resources

NYS Energy Research & Development Agency (NYSERDA)

Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (US Department of Energy)

Renewable Energy (NYS Department of Environmental Conservation)

Energy Resources Program (US Geological Service)

Our Energy Choices: Renewable Energy (Union of Concerned Scientists)

NY State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (US Department of Energy)

Energy Explained (US Energy Information Administration)

Interstate Renewable Energy Council

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Don't Move Firewood!

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Firewood Transport Rules were revised August 2012 to improve regulatory compliance and enforcement. The existence of this regulation helps prevent firewood infested with invasive insects such as emerald ash borer and Asian longhorned beetle from being transported throughout the state, spreading the destruction of trees.