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"Firewood Stacked Up to Dry Showing Annual Rings"

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Learn about buying, storing and safely burning firewood.

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Considering alternative Energy resources.

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Local officials visit wind farm.

Energy

Making choices that save energy -- in your home, business or community -- can have a positive impact on the environment while also saving you money. In this section of our website, CCE-Chemung offers an array of resources that can help you learn about ways you can reduce energy consumption and use energy resources more efficiently.

Woodstove Maintenance

Proper maintenance is crucial to ensure that your wood heating appliances will function safely and efficiently. Learn how to keep your stove in top shape here.

Buying Firewood

It's a good idea to buy your wood at least one whole season ahead. Get tips on what to look for, how firewood is sold, and more useful information here.

Old windows in Hickey's Music Building, ithaca

Sealing Air Leaks

Although small cracks around windows and doors contribute to air leakage, the biggest holes are often located in the attic, crawlspace, or basement.

Storing Firewood

Unlike most fuels, firewood can be stored indefinitely, safely and without degrading. Learn correct storage techniques here.

Contact

Jennifer Trimber
Educator
jht75@cornell.edu
(607) 734-4453 ext 214

Last updated April 5, 2019

Energy

Don't Move Firewood!

Firewood Transport Rules were revised August 2012 to improve regulatory compliance and enforcement. The existence of this regulation helps prevent firewood infested with invasive insects such as emerald ash borer and Asian longhorned beetle from being transported throughout the state, spreading the destruction of trees.