[RP TownTalk] Fwd: [RP Town Announce] Riverdale Park Small Town Energy Program

[Kate Kelly]

Sorry if this ends up as a double posting.
Maybe it's worth repeating because it's such a superb idea?


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> From: "Verenice Ciciliano" <vciciliano at riverdaleparkmd.gov>
> Subject: [RP Town Announce] Riverdale Park Small Town Energy Program
> Date: July 12, 2012 4:22:02 PM EDT
> To: <townannounce at riverdale-park.org>
>
> Dear Neighbors,
>
> I am writing to announce the July launch of an exciting new program being
offered for the coming year in Riverdale Park that will help turn our
community into a model of energy efficiency for the future.
>
> The program is called the Small Town Energy Program (STEP). The program
is also being offered in College Heights Estates, Hyattsville and
University Park, where it was piloted last year. STEP is funded by a grant
from the US Department of Energy. Participation in STEP is voluntary.
>
> The goal of STEP is to make it easy and affordable for Riverdale Park
residents to improve our homes with respect to:
>       •       comfort, with fewer drafts and hot/cold rooms;
>       •       savings, with lower utility bills and huge rebates for home
energy improvements;
>       •       value, because an energy-upgraded home is worth more to
buyers; and
>       •       health, as STEP helps identify mold, moisture, CO leaks and
home air quality issues.
>
> One of the most innovative benefits of STEP is free support from Energy
Coach Suzanne Parmet. Suzanne makes participation in STEP easy and
manageable. She is there to answer our questions, work with us as we
complete each step of the program, and ensure that we receive every
possible financial incentive.
>
> STEP incentives include limited-time rebates that range from $400 -
$4,300. These rebates can pay for more than half of home energy
improvements! STEP has also arranged below-market financing rates for
energy improvements through a special agreement with Sandy Spring Bank.
>
> Interested Riverdale Park residents are urged to learn more at
http://www.smalltownenergy.org, or to simply contact Suzanne Parmet at
energycoach at smalltownenergy.org or at 240-695-3991.
>
> This summer, look for the STEP Summer Associates coming to Riverdale Park
with more information about the program, and be sure to check out their
booth at the Farmers Market!
>
>
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