Theresa's Program Areas include water resources and waste management, community and workforce development, and family resource management.
In the area of water resources, she can provide information regarding drinking water testing, guidelines for purchasing water treatment equipment, water conservation, and septic system care and maintenance. As for waste management, she deals with recycling, household hazardous waste, source reduction, lead poisoning prevention and indoor air quality issues.
With community and workforce development, Theresa can provide assistance and resource information to potential small business entrepreneurs, especially those contemplating home-based ventures. She can also conduct workforce development programming geared to elementary and middle school students.
In the area of family resource management, she can provide information on basic budgeting (setting up spending and savings plans), how to obtain credit reports, how to use credit wisely and money-saving tips. She also handles general consumer questions dealing with such wide ranging from stain removal to fraud prevention and appliance selection to energy conservation.
Theresa can be reached by phone at (518) 828-3346, Fax number (518) 828-3069
and by e-mail at tcm5@cornell.edu
Websites of Interest
Visit the Consumer Education Program for Residential Energy Efficiency (CEPREE)
Web Page. CEPREE is a joint program between the Department of Design and Environmental Analysis at Cornell University and the New York State Energy Research Development Authority. The goals of this program are to increase consumer awareness on the importance of energy efficiency and New York Energy $mart to make single-family homes and multifamily buildings more energy efficient. . To visit the website, click here.
To visit the Engergy Smart website, click here.
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