Albany County programs get nearly $1M from state to help poor reduce utility costs

Thursday, April 28, 2016 - 00:34

ALBANY COUNTY — Among the $57 million the state has allocated to help low-income households reduce utility costs, the Albany County Cornell Cooperative Extension has received $499, 218. And the Albany Community Action Partnership has received almost as much — $495,439.

Nearly 8,600 households across the state are expected to see costs cut 20 percent or more, according to a release from the governor’s office.

The Weatherization Assistance Program funds will be released to a statewide network of not-for-profit organizations to conduct energy-efficiency work including air sealing, insulation, upgrading heating systems, and diagnostic testing to identify hazards such as carbon monoxide and mold to ensure air quality.

 

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