Welcome to Pro Action's Energy Programs!

Steuben County: (607) 776-2125 or 1-800-553-2033 or e-mail maultl@proactioninc.com

Yates County: (315) 536-5515 or e-mail Elizabeth.Putman@dfa.state.ny.us

 

For the most current information about H.E.A.P.
(Home Energy Assistance Program), click here.
 

For the current H.E.A.P. intake locations and schedule, click here.

 

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) opened Thursday November 1, 2007. 

Families eligible to receive an application in the mail will be receiving them very soon.  Please complete and return the paperwork to your local Department of Social Services as soon as possible.  Contact your local Department of Social Services or your local Office on Aging with any questions.  If you did  not receive an application by mail and would like to, please contact your local Department of Social Services and if they determine that you are eligible for a mail-in application, they will mail it out to you on or after November 1, 2007.

For information about the Furnace Repair/Replacement Program, please call your local Department of Social Services.  This program is available in Steuben and Yates Counties and takes referrals from the Department of Social Services. All repairs and replacements are done by qualified Pro Action crews.

For information about the Weatherization program, e-mail kesterj@proactioninc.com in Steuben County. In Yates County, contact Elizabeth at the phone/e-mail listed above for Yates County. Weatherization works with income eligible households in Steuben and Yates Counties to improve the energy efficiency of the home. There is currently a waiting list in both counties.

 

Other Pro Action Energy Programs are available.
For more information, contact woodardm@proactioninc.com

 

     Tips on Winterizing Your Home:   

  • Keep heating systems safe and efficient by having them professionally cleaned and maintained. Periodic maintenance such as cleaning & replacing filters can save up to 10% of heating costs.
  •  When washing clothes, use cold water and wash only full loads. Turn the water heater down to 120º F. Wrapping the tank with insulation can save as much as $20 a year or more, depending on the fuel.
  •  Install low-flow restrictors on showerheads and faucets. Take short showers instead of baths.
  •  Clean refrigerator coils and check settings for temperatures between 37º and 41º F. Keep freezers full and set temperature at 0º to 5º F. Check door gaskets for a tightness.
  • Avoid heavy use of kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans during winter but watch for damaging moisture buildup on windows and walls.
  •  Make a habit of turning off unused lighting and appliances (TVs, computers). For high use areas, replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent lamps. Although they are expensive, they are much more energy efficient and last 6 to 10 times as long. This won't cut heating costs but it will reduce the electricity bill.
  •  Warm air leaking out of the home in the winter and into the home in the summer wastes a large portion (10%) of energy dollars. Caulk, seal and weather-strip all seams, cracks, and openings to the outside, including heating ducts in unheated spaces and attic openings. Use a heavy plastic wrap to cover window air conditioning units and attic fans.
  • Insulate the home wherever possible.
  • At night or when leaving home for four hours or more, turn the thermostat down 10º F from its normal setting (don't reduce settings if there is a heat pump). For every degree the thermostat is lowered, there is a potential savings of between 1% and 3% off the heating bill.

Resources for more information on energy conservation,

home maintenance, and related topics:

Energy Guide

NYS DHCR

US Department of Energy