[SustainableTompkins] Housing and Energy Assistance Training

[GayNicholson at aol.com]

    Housing and Energy  Assistance Training  SUBTITLE:  HEAT   Housing and 
energy agencies operating  in the Binghamton Metropolitan Area and Broome County 
will come together  to provide energy information to homeowners, landlords, 
and tenants of our  community. Participants include: New York State Electric 
and Gas, Cornell  Cooperative Extension of Broome County, City of Binghamton, 
First Ward  Action Council, Southern Tier Energy $mart Communities Program, Home 
 Performance with ENERGY STAR® BPI accredited contractors, United States  
Department of Agriculture, and Opportunities for Chenango. Participants  will 
distribute information and applications to residents. There will be  
representatives available to explain program qualifications and advise how  and where to 
submit these applications. Residents will have the  opportunity to learn what 
housing and energy programs are available to  assist them with their housing 
needs. Informational workshops will be held  throughout the day. Section 8 
Rental Applications will be available as  well as information concerning 
application for HEAP and disaster relief.  This event is open to the general public. 
Giveaways, door prizes, free  parking, and refreshments will be provided 
throughout the day.    Cost of the Event:  FREE  Sponsored By: New York State Energy 
Research and Development  Authority  Co-Sponsored By: Homeless Coalition, 
Center City Coordination Program, & City of  Binghamton  For more information: 
Contact Mary Jane Sager call 607-777-5866 email  _mlombar2 at binghamton.edu_ 
(mailto:mlombar2 at binghamton.edu)   WHEN: Saturday, September 16, 2006, 10:00am-3:00pm 
  WHERE: Broome County Public Library, 185 Court Street, Binghamton   

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Gay Nicholson,  Ph.D.

Program  Coordinator
Sustainable Tompkins

Southern Tier Regional Energy$mart  Coordinator
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Tompkins County

607-533-7312 
607-279-6618  cell

1 Maple Ave.
Lansing, NY  14882