Save Energy with HomeBoost
Central Hudson, HomeBoost, and the Mid-Hudson Library System team up to help you take control of your energy use.
Borrow a HomeBoost BoostBox, a DIY energy kit, from select libraries for free. It comes with everything you need to check your home’s efficiency, plus step-by-step help from the HomeBoost app.
After your assessment, you’ll get a FREE custom energy report by email, a $99 value, courtesy of Central Hudson.
Available for a limited time to Central Hudson customers and Mid-Hudson Library cardholders.
WHAT YOU NEED
✅ Library Card: From the Mid-Hudson Library System.
✅ A Central Hudson account: You must be an active Central Hudson customer when you sign up.
✅ Smartphone: Android or iPhone will work.
✅ Home info: Details like year built, square footage, heating system, and window type improve report accuracy, though not required.
HOW IT WORKS
Once you’ve selected the correct kit (choose Android or iPhone) and borrowed it from your local library, you’re ready to get started.
SET UP
Open your HomeBoost kit and install the free app using the QR code. Follow setup prompts.
SCAN YOUR HOME
The app will guide you through the process, asking you to scan your home with the thermal camera, including doors, windows, and anywhere the camera shows high contrast (signifying air loss). You’ll take photos of your thermostat as well as the labels on your heating system and major appliances, if accessible, and provide info about your home.
GET YOUR FREE REPORT
Within days, you’ll receive a digital report, valued at $99. This report provides insights, recommendations and information on available Central Hudson incentive programs and rebates.
MAKE IMPROVEMENTS
Choose what recommendations you want to implement, including weatherization, heating system, or appliance improvements. Some projects you can tackle yourself, while others will require hiring a contractor.
Click on the video above for a step-by-step demo on how it works.
*HomeBoost kits are available at the following libraries: Town of Esopus Library, Kingston Library, Poughkeepsie Public Libraries (Adriance Memorial and Boardman Road Branch), Red Hook Public Library, Woodstock Library, Julia L. Butterfield Library (Putnam), Catskill Public Library, Howland Public Library (Beacon) and Elting Memorial Library (New Paltz). For library information, click here.
Get a head start on improvements
When you return the HomeBoost kit to the library, you’ll get another added bonus: a free box of essential products to kickstart your home efficiency upgrades, a $100+ value. Inside you’ll find two cans of spray foam, two door sweeps, one tube of caulk,and a 10-pack of outlet and switch gaskets.
WHERE HOMES WASTE ENERGY
Here are some of the major sources of warm/cool air loss and inefficiency that an energy assessment will help you identify, as well as what sort of corrective measures could be suggested.
Non Do-It-Yourself Programs Through New York State
Here are some programs that offer home energy assessments and income eligble weatherization improvements you may qualify for.
- NYSERDA’s Residential Energy Assessment Program offers a free or low-cost review of a home’s energy performance. A trained contractor will pinpoint energy waste and recommend upgrades to improve efficiency.
- EmPower+ offers free energy efficiency upgrades for income-eligible households, helping lower energy costs and improve comfort. During a home energy assessment, certified contractors identify necessary improvements and confirm eligibility for the program.
More Ways to Make Your Home More Efficient
Central Hudson’s partnership with the HomeBoost and the Mid-Hudson Library System is just the tip of the iceberg. Here are some other programs customers can take advantage of to save energy and money.
- Weatherization: Receive instant discounts on home weatherization products when you shop in local stores.
- Heat Pumps: Replace your heating system with these highly efficient, emissions-free heating and cooling systems and receive generous incentives. Since 2020, the average incentive for a home installation has been more than $5,000.
- Smart Thermostats: Earn a $50 rebate and save up to 23% on heating and cooling costs.
- Appliances & Other Home Goods: Receive discounted prices on a variety of other energy-saving products when you shop locally, including air purifiers, dehumidifiers, smart power strips, and more.