AEC Event Promotes Energy Audits
A tent, some friendly folks with great information, and a cup of hot cider for those stopping by on the way to the game.
AEC employees Kim McGhee and LaDuska O’Quinn dispensed energy efficiency advice and hot apple cider to folks stopping by on their way to support the Jefferson County Patriots at last week’s football game.
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That’s what took place at AEC’s community engagement event prior to the Jefferson County Patriots’ home football game with Kingsport on October 23rd.
Co-op members were provided with self-audit forms to complete at their leisure. According to AEC Member Services Director Mitch Cain, the process is a simple one—with a nice pay-back: “You spend about 10 minutes answering easy questions about factors related to your home’s energy efficiency. Return the completed postage-paid form to TVA and you’ll receive an energy efficiency kit valued at $40 in return. It includes things like compact fluorescent light bulbs, low-flow faucet aerators, a whistle to let you know when it’s time to change your HVAC filter, gaskets to prevent air leaks behind wall outlets and light switches, and more. You’ll also receive some helpful suggestions about projects you may wish to undertake to score more energy savings. As a nice little bonus, there’s also a $10 Home Depot gift card inside every kit. That’s a great start toward purchasing caulk, weatherstripping, or many other products that can help you get your home ready for winter.”
The “warm up tonight, warm up this winter” event is another featured event designed to engage AEC members as part of the Co-op’s 75th anniversary.
For more information on how you can complete a self-audit and receive an energy efficiency kit, visit aecoop.org.
