Geothermal Heat Pump Upgrade in Freeville, NY | Customer Testimonial
Fred B., from Freeville, NY wanted to upgrade the heating and cooling system in his beautiful 190 year old house and move away from fossil fuels.
Halco installed the geothermal system, upgraded the duct work and improved insulation so that the old house could conserve as much energy and be as comfortable as a newly constructed, energy efficient home.
Fred is very happy with the results stating, ‘I would recommend myself to use them again, and I would recommend to people that ask me. Halco would be an excellent choice’, says Fred.
Ground Source Heat Pump Installation in Fayetteville, NY | Customer Testimonial
William S. of Fayetteville, NY discusses his geothermal system installed by Halco. William’s system is fairly complex as it needs to accommodate a nearly 200-year-old home. The system is comprised of 4 heat pumps: one for the adjoining apartment, one for the bottom floor of his home, one for the top floor, and a fourth for the hot water system.
As a Climate Scientist, William has been considering going green for 20 years for two main reasons: (a) he is keenly aware of the importance of getting off fossil fuels and reducing his carbon footprint, and (b) he realizes the potential cost savings.
William is very passionate about this subject and is a member of the steering committee for HeatSmart CNY. HeatSmart CNY is a campaign designed to make it easier and more affordable to install clean heating and cooling solutions as well as energy efficiency upgrades. After a careful evaluation process, Halco is thrilled to be a selected installer for this program! Learn more at HeatSmartCNY.org
Solar and Geothermal in Ithaca, NY | Customer Testimonial
Ithaca, NY customers, Charles and Susan, just hit 100 MWh of electricity produced with their Halco installed solar arrays! To put this number in perspective, 100 MWh is enough to offset 12.3 homes’ electricity use for one year, 7,957 gallons of gasoline consumed, and 77,308 pounds of coal burned. Congratulations on reaching this milestone and thank you fo your continued loyalty to Halco over the past decade!
Finger Lakes Works With Their Hands 2019
The 14th annual Finger Lakes Works with their Hands event was held at the Rodman Lott & Son Farms in Seneca Falls, New York on October 3rd. Hundreds of students from the Finger Lakes area were able to try their hands at various trades and learn about job opportunities that exist locally.
Why make carbon offsets locally?
Video courtesy of Sustainable Tompkins.
Check out the first inside look into how carbon offsetting locally, especially with the Finger Lakes Climate Fund, makes a just transition off of fossil fuels for lower income folks totally possible.
Meet the HeatSmart/Climate Fund Contractors
HeatSmart Tompkins and the Finger Lakes Climate Fund are working with three regional energy contractors to bring high efficiency heat pumps and water heaters to lower-income households in our area. Susan Newman of Snug Planet, Nick Pryputniewicz of NP Environmental, and Hal Smith of Halco sit down to talk about their new partnership with these nonprofits to bring clean energy to everyone in our community.
How do I apply for a Climate Fund Grant?
Video courtesy of Sustainable Tompkins.
Who is eligible for a Climate Fund Grant? How do you apply?
Many households qualify for the extra funding support from the Finger Lakes Climate Fund. If you earn less than 80% of county median income for your household size, you can receive substantial incentives for energy improvements to your home. Give Halco a call and we will help you through finding financing and incentives for your home improvement project every step of the way.
Meet a Carbon Offsetter
Video courtesy of Sustainable Tompkins.
Inshik Lee shares her story of why she offsets carbon emissions from her air travel with Finger Lakes Climate Fund.
Visit FingerLakesClimateFund.org to find out how you can take responsibility for some of your CO2 emissions and simultaneously help low-income families pay for energy efficiency improvements!
What is a carbon offset?
Video courtesy of Sustainable Tompkins.
Carbon offsets allow people to “cancel out” the carbon emissions associated with their lifestyles. The energy we use in our homes, the fuel we burn in our cars, and the pollution that comes from the airplanes we travel in all generate greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. By purchasing carbon offsets through the Finger Lakes Climate Fund you are investing money in local energy efficiency projects and helping to reduce carbon emissions.
And remember, you can get on the path of reducing your emissions by making energy improvements in your home, but meanwhile you can offset the rest!
What is Geothermal?
NY-GEO board member John Manning produced an excellent 14 minute video explaining geothermal heat pumps for a recent HeatSmart CNY open house.
What does it mean to be fully insured?
Halco owner, Hal Smith, discusses the term “fully insured,’ and why it should be one of your top considerations when choosing a contractor to work with.
LG Air Source Heat Pump Install | Cortland, NY
Halco Energy Advisor, Matt Dennis, shows off the outdoor unit of a ductless air source heat pump install at his own home in Cortland, NY. This LG system heats and cools Matt’s home all year round, and it’s pretty quiet in the process!
