Welcome to Upgrade Upstate, 

the Upstate New York resident’s portal for home improvement projects that help your home become more comfortable, eco-friendly, and energy efficient.

Energy efficiency is a multi-step process. The Home Energy Pathway outlines each step in the process of upgrading a home to achieve energy efficiency. The Interactive House presents the energy systems in a typical home and walks you through a checklist of actions you can take to save energy. Finally, the alphabetical how-to guide describes each potential upgrade in great depth. Overall, these changes can result in lower energy bills and greater comfort!