Bang for your buck

Energy audit

An energy audit shows where your home is wasting energy. Energy experts will come to your house, perform a visual inspection, and conduct tests for health, safety, and energy efficiency. NYSERDA offers free or low-cost energy assessments, depending on income, and discounts or grants for energy efficiency upgrades are available to those who qualify. See nyserda.ny.gov for details. People who receive fuel payment assistance from HEAP are eligible for a free audit and free upgrades from Ulster County Community Action’s weatherization services. Remedies provided range from weatherstripping to refrigerator replacement. Visit uccac.org/programs/weatherization.