About the project

Want to know more about us, our partners, how to request a visit, how much it cost to build the PowerHouse, or order copies of the plans of our tiny home? Read on!

A crowd outside of Ithaca Town Hall hold a Get Your GreenBack Tompkins sign, reading "Take a step to save money and energy."

Who we are

The PowerHouse is a project of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County. The PowerHouse was designed by Stream Collaborative (with the support of student volunteers), and built by Mark Pierce and Ernie Bayles with the support of many other partners and volunteers .

Our Programs

The PowerHouse is an exciting way to bring science and energy education to life. Programs can explore a wide variety of topics surrounding science, energy, and the environment. Visit our Programs page to learn more about requesting a visit.

 

Our partners

Without all the community support we’ve received, the PowerHouse would only be a drawing on a piece of paper. Actually, we wouldn’t even have a drawing! The PowerHouse has counted on the support of scores of people, virtually all volunteering their time, to help translate the idea into a design, and a design into a Tiny Home with exhibits. 

save money on your energy bills

Learn about programs that can save you money on your energy bills, improve your home comfort, and reduce your energy use on the Smart Energy Choices website. For residents in the Southern Tier, connect with your local Community Energy Educator. View the staff directory here.