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Consumer Education Program for Residential Energy Efficiency (CEPREE)
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 of the importance of energy efficiency and of programs available through New York Energy $mart to make single homes and multifamily buildings more energy efficient.
Housing Fact Sheets
Energy efficiency information and much more related to your home environment.
Water Quality Information and Fact Sheets
The purpose of this website is to inform consumers about their drinking water, if it comes from private wells or public water supply, and inform about septic tanks. On this web site you can find an abundance of information about water quality, wells, and septic tanks, but if you feel anything is lacking please contact me through the contact tab. All of the Fact Sheets from the Water Quality Program (College of Human Ecology) can be found at this web site in pdf-format. More information can be found in our Water Bulletins section and our Frequently Asked Questions section.
CCE Home Energy Web site
Rising prices, worries about supply and an increasing number of options available to consumers in home energy can lead to a bewildering array of choices and decisions.
On the CCE Home Energy Web site you will find resources to help you evaluate your home energy options.
Home Environment Links
Indoor Air
Sources, health risks, and control measures related to common indoor air problems in homes.
Wood Waste at the Construction Site: Waste Material...or Raw Material?
Information that entrepreneurs can use to investigate strategies for making money from waste wood generated by the construction industry.
Residential Construction Waste Management Program
An educational program about residential construction waste management for home builders.
Water Quality
Information on drinking water quality, private water supplies, onsite wastewater systems, home water treatment, and household chemicals.