Weatherization Workshop in Rome, NY (Oneida County)

This month, the Mohawk Valley Region Clean Energy Hub will host a no-cost Energy Education Weatherization Workshop, which will provide hands-on experience with various measures to save money and energy.

The workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 25 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at MVCC Rome Campus, Plumley Complex Room 119 located at 1101 Floyd Ave, Rome, New York 13440. Attendees will learn more about energy efficiency and how you can make your home more healthy, affordable, and cozy.

Free meal and free weatherization kits will be provided for all attendees who complete the class.

The kits will include 6 surge-protected smart power strips, 2 LED light bulbs, 5 foam outlet gaskets, and 5 foam switch gaskets, window shrink and seal insulation kit, door sweep, premium rubber weather-stripping, and foam tape for windows and doors. When used together in your home, these supplies can help to seal gaps through which heat escapes, ultimately making your heating and cooling more efficient.

Attendance is limited, so registration is required for the workshop. To register, visit our website https://www.mohawkvalleyenergychoices.org/events. For more information, contact Josephine Roman via email or 315-736-3394 ext. 260.

Mohawk Valley Region Clean Energy Hub

The Mohawk Valley Region Clean Energy Hub, also known as Smart Energy Choices – Mohawk Valley, is one of 12 Regional Clean Energy Hubs in New York state. Smart Energy Choices – Mohawk Valley is a collaboration of Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Oneida, Herkimer, and Otsego & Schoharie Counties.

The Mohawk Valley Region Clean Energy Hub deploys Energy Advisors to help residents and businesses in the Mohawk Valley make informed energy decisions and carry out energy saving projects. For more information about the Hub or to be put in touch with a local Energy Advisor, visit mohawkvalleyenergychoices.org/meet-our-team.