$10,000 Home Energy Makeover Contest

WCEC is joining with the Texas Co-op Power Home Energy Makeover Contest to award home energy makeovers. At least one WCEC member-homeowner is guaranteed to win up to $10,000 in energy-efficiency upgrades to their primary residence.  These energy efficiency improvements could include new ground-source or air-source heat pumps, insulation, water heaters and other upgrades that drive to efficiencies.

Texas Co-op Power magazine is sponsoring the contest to promote energy efficiency and educate consumers about affordable home upgrades that can save significant electricity costs.  Corporate sponsors include Lennox, Rheem Marathon Water Heaters and others who have agreed to donate equipment and services for the home energy makeovers. 

WCEC CEO/General Manager Debbie Robinson said, “Energy conservation has been in the forefront for some time now.  This contest is an entertaining way to further educate about measures members can employ to increase the efficiency of their own homes.  And, one lucky WCEC member will get extraordinary long-term benefit from a home makeover that should lower kWh usage for years to come."

Contest entries will be accepted from January 1 to March 10, 2010. Applications will be available in the January and February issues of Texas Co-op Power (TCP) magazine, in the lobby of WCEC, and online at www.texascooppower.com.  Full contest rules are available at the TCP website.

For more ideas, be sure to visit www.touchstoneenergysavers.com  

Learn Safety & Conservation with Touchstone Energy Tools

At WCEC, it’s important to us that we offer our members educational tools, so they are able to make smart decisions about electricity use.  Now, quick residential energy efficiency tips are just a few mouse clicks away.  Because WCEC is a Touchstone Energy Partner, our members can now take advantage of some simple web based applications known as "Touchstone Energy $avers."  These tools include a Light Bulb Energy Saver, which swiftly calculates dollars saved by replacement of CFLs, as well as tips about selecting an efficient water heater.  There’s also an excellent Virtual House Tour which offers information and instruction on home energy efficiency.

And, the whole family can learn energy saving tips, become educated on renewable energy options, and also play educational and fun games about energy by visiting the Touchstone Energy Kids Zone.  It’s a cool place for all to learn about electricity, energy savings and very importantly, electrical safety.  Check it all out by clicking on these links:   www.touchstoneenergysavers.com     and   www.touchstoneenergykids.com