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Save Energy Costs: Borrow a Home Energy Assessment Kit by HomeBoost

Discover how you can reduce your energy bill and make your home more energy efficient.

This kit is made possible in collaboration with Central Hudson, HomeBoost, and the Mid-Hudson Library System.


Loan Period: Seven (7) Days (non-renewable)

Available to: Poughkeepsie Public Library District residents, 18 and over, with a PPLD Library Card for at least six months and with no fines.

Pick Up/Return: Adriance Memorial Library Checkout Desk or Boardman Road Branch Library Checkout Desk.

Number of Kits Available: One for iPhone, One for Android.

Android Kit Contains: Carrying case, charging cable, UV flashlight, and USB thermal camera.

iPhone Kit Contains: Carrying case, charging cable, UV flashlight, lightning thermal camera, and USB thermal camera.

Fines: $20 if returned to Bookdrop (plus damages); $5 late fee per day.

Call the Check-Out Desk to place a hold: 845-485-3445 x3701

What you need to use the HomeBoost kit:

  • A Central Hudson account. You must be an active Central Hudson customer when you sign up. You do not need your Central Hudson account number to use the service.
  • A smartphone (Android or iPhone)
  • The HomeBoost app – which will guide you step-by-step
  • Home info: the year your home was built, square footage, heating systems, and window types improve your report accuracy (though not required).

Patron receiving free Home Energy Savings Kit after returning the HomeBoost assessment toolkit. After completing the assessment, you will receive a FREE customized energy report by email—a $99 value—courtesy of Central Hudson. The free home energy savings kit* with materials like caulk, spray foam, and outlet gaskets to help you make improvements right away. It’s part of Central Hudson’s commitment to empowering customers with tools to save energy, stay comfortable, and reduce costs—no strings attached. *While supplies last.

Android HomeBoost Kit: containing a carrying case, charging cable, UV flashlight, and USB Thermal Camera.

HomeBoost Android Kit

Android HomeBoost Kit: containing a carrying case, charging cable, UV flashlight, and USB Thermal Camera.

iPhone HomeBoost Kit: containing a carrying case, charging cable, UV flashlight, lightning thermal camera, and USB thermal camera.

HomeBoost iPhone Kit

iPhone HomeBoost Kit: containing a carrying case, charging cable, UV flashlight, lightning thermal camera, and USB thermal camera.

Additional Resources: 

Central Hudson Programs & Information for Residential Customers

Central Hudson Practical Energy-Saving Tips Booklet

PowerTalk: Quarterly e-newsletter for Central Hudson customers covering important energy-related news, available programs, and more.

Central Hudson Community Partner Resources connects residents with the various programs Central Hudson offers to create more energy-efficient buildings as well as electrification and renewable energy support.