[UHNA] FW: Weatherization workshop presentation

From: "Cindy Summers" <CSummers@xxxxxxxx>
To: <uhna@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 10:33:21 -0500
FYI. A police officer will be at our next UHNA meeting but this could be
interesting for the future.

 

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From: Halbert Thomas [mailto:halbertt@xxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: Monday, December 29, 2008 11:53 AM
To: csummers@xxxxxxxx
Subject: Weatherization workshop presentation

 

Cindy,

At work I subscribe to the elist conducted by the Ohio Office of Consumer
Counsel.  Just moments after I emailed you about Helen's card, I got an
email from OCC I thought might be of interest to either UHNA or CUF.  Here
is the text that caught my attention:

 

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* Note this may be read online at:

 <http://www.pickocc.org/news/2008/pressrelease.php?date=12292008>
http://www.pickocc.org/news/2008/pressrelease.php?date=12292008 

Ohio Consumers' Counsel offers free weatherization workshops to help
residents meet New Year's resolutions to save money

COLUMBUS, Ohio 

- December 29, 2008 - Given the state of the economy, many consumers' New
Year's resolutions will involve saving money. To help consumers meet their
resolutions, the Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel (OCC) is offering
free weatherization workshops around the state. The OCC's workshops are
available to audiences of 30 or more people, including community groups,
senior centers and service organizations. 

"With today's tough economy, residential consumers need to be able to
control their energy bills throughout the upcoming winter, said Janine
Migden-Ostrander, Consumers' Counsel. "By learning easy and effective ways
to lower utility usage, consumers will be able to prepare for the cold
weather and higher utility prices."

Through the workshops, consumers can learn how to lower their utility bills
by using low-cost or no-cost energy saving tips in their homes.

Installing plastic on windows, weather stripping a door, installing a door
sweep, and learning about the benefits of using compact fluorescent lights
(CFLs) and programmable thermostats are just some of the key components of
the program.

Groups wishing to schedule a weatherization presentation can call the OCC
toll free at 1-877- PICKOCC (1-877-742-5622). As the residential utility
consumer advocate, the OCC also offers free fact sheets and an online
interactive Smart Energy House at 

 <https://mail.google.com/mail/html/compose/static_files/www.pickocc.org>
www.pickocc.org. 

 

 

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About the Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel

The Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel (OCC), the residential utility
consumer advocate, represents the interests of 4.5 million households in
proceedings before state and federal regulators and in the courts. The state
agency also educates consumers about electric, natural gas, telephone and
water issues and resolves complaints from individuals. To receive utility
information, brochures, schedule a presentation or file a utility complaint,
residential consumers may call 1-877-PICKOCC (1-877-742-5622) toll free in
Ohio or visit the OCC Web site at 

 <https://mail.google.com/mail/html/compose/static_files/www.pickocc.org>
www.pickocc.org. 

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Regards,



Halbert Thomas
[UHNA] FW: Weatherization workshop presentation

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