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Help My House Energy Makeover Winner Announced
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 Peter and Janet Wise, of Rock Hill, are the winners of a Help My House energy makeover courtesy of Lynches River and York Electric Cooperative. Co-op officials made the surprise announcement at the home October 5th.
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The Wise's have won up to $10,000 in energy efficiency improvements—which could include new heating/air units, insulation, water heaters and other upgrades. Work on the home is expected to begin in the next few weeks.
Charlotte/Rock Hill area television viewers can see the winning home before, during and after its energy efficiency transformation by tuning in to WBTV. In addition to showcasing the increased efficiency of the Wise's home, news reports will offer simple tips that every electricity consumer can use to lower energy use, regardless of income.
Corporate sponsors of Help My House include Apple Blossom Insulators, Glenco Insulation, Lennox and Rheem Marathon Water Heaters, who have agreed to donate equipment and services for the home energy makeovers. Cooperative employees will help supervise the work and assist in the renovation process.
Electric cooperatives across South Carolina created "Help My House" to promote home energy efficiency to all electric consumers. In August, the electric cooperatives held a contest among co-op homeowners to seek out homes that could realize the largest energy savings through a whole-house energy makeover. More than 4,000 consumers entered the contest. Including the Wise's home in the Charlotte/Rock Hill area, seven homes statewide will receive up to $10,000 in energy efficiency upgrades. More information is available at www.HelpMyHouse.org.
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Dec. 2009 Update: A lower bill »
South Carolina Energy Tax Incentives
Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency
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