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It is heating up, so News 12 is trying to cool down your spending.

The New York Governor's Office is letting New Yorkers know about the new Essential Plan Cooling program.

If you are in this plan and qualify, you can get a free air conditioner through the New York State of Health. The unit will even be delivered and installed. It's available on a first come, first serve basis.

To see if you qualify, click here:

Another way to save money, is by getting help on those utility bills. Through the New York Energy Advisor, you take a quiz to see what benefits you may qualify for on that monthly bill.

You enter your energy provider, where you live and they will show you what savings you might be able to get. Click here to see if you qualify.