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How to Fix Your Home and Save on Energy Bills

How to Fix Your Home and Save on Energy Bills

Sustainable Flatbush, in partnership with NYC Councilmember Jumaane D. Williams, is hosting an event and workshop on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 to present information on energy saving programs for homeowners, with an emphasis on the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). This federally-funded program provides home improvements that can reduce energy bills by as much as 32%, while at the same time improving health, safety and comfort, all at NO COST to income-eligible homeowners and tenants. Although the Weatherization Assistance Program has existed for over 30 years, it is not well known or understood.

The primary goal of the WAP is to help low-income families reduce energy consumption and costs. Weatherization can include some or all of the following:

* Replacing or repairing heating systems, including boilers and hot-water heaters
* Applying superior weather-stripping and caulking
* Installing high-efficiency cellulose insulation in walls and attics
* Replacing inefficient appliances with Energy Star models
* Installing health and safety hardware, especially smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
* Installing low-flow shower heads, aerators, and energy-saving light bulbs

Most importantly, Weatherization will help:

* Make your house warm in winter and cool in summer
* Lower your electric, gas, oil, and water bills (by as much as 32%)
* Improve your comfort and safety

Representatives from Sustainable Flatbush will discuss details of WAP, assist participants to determine whether they qualify, and help them take the first steps to enroll in the program. In addition, a representative from the Pratt Center for Community Development will talk about other energy efficiency programs available to participants that may not meet the requirements for WAP, and a representative from BEAM NY will give tips on how to save energy through behavior changes.

Refreshments will be served.
Free energy-saving lightbulbs will be available to the first 40 participants, courtesy of BEAM NY!

WHAT:
How to Fix Your Home and Save on Energy Bills

WHERE:
St. Thérèse of Lisieux Church
1281 Troy Avenue (between Avenue D and Foster Avenue)
Brooklyn, NY

WHEN:
Tuesday, May 24 from 7-9pm


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