I apologize for what looks now like a triple posting. Kate had posted this (apparently from an address of hers that's not subscribed to the list), I just saw it in the "Needs approval" list and put it through, not realizing she had resent it from her usual account later.<div>
<br></div><div>Dwight Holmes</div><div>List moderator<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Thu, Jul 12, 2012 at 6:38 PM, Kate Kelly <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:kelly.kate@verizon.net" target="_blank">kelly.kate@verizon.net</a>></span> wrote:<br>
<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div style="word-wrap:break-word">This in from TownAnnounce today.<div><br><div><br><div>Begin forwarded message:</div>
<br><blockquote type="cite"><div style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px"><span><b>From: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica';font-size:medium">"Verenice Ciciliano" <<a href="mailto:vciciliano@riverdaleparkmd.gov" target="_blank">vciciliano@riverdaleparkmd.gov</a>><br>
</span></div><div style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px"><span><b>Subject: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica';font-size:medium"><b>[RP Town Announce] Riverdale Park Small Town Energy Program</b><br>
</span></div><div style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px"><span><b>Date: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica';font-size:medium">July 12, 2012 4:22:02 PM EDT<br></span></div>
<div style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px"><span><b>To: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica';font-size:medium"><<a href="mailto:townannounce@riverdale-park.org" target="_blank">townannounce@riverdale-park.org</a>><br>
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<div><div class="im"><div style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman',serif">Dear Neighbors,<u></u><u></u></div><div style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman',serif">
<u></u> <u></u></div><div style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman',serif">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. <u></u><u></u></div>
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The program is called the<span> </span><i>Small Town Energy Program</i><span> </span>(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.<u></u><u></u></div>
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The goal of STEP is to make it easy and affordable for Riverdale Park residents to improve our homes with respect to:<u></u><u></u></div><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman',serif">
<b>comfort</b>, with fewer drafts and hot/cold rooms;<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman',serif">
<b>savings</b>, with lower utility bills and huge rebates for home energy improvements;<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman',serif">
<b>value</b>, because an energy-upgraded home is worth more to buyers; and<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman',serif">
<b>health</b>, as STEP helps identify mold, moisture, CO leaks and home air quality issues.<u></u><u></u></li></ul><div style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman',serif">
<u></u> <u></u></div><div style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman',serif">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.<u></u><u></u></div>
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STEP incentives include limited-time rebates that range from<span> </span><b>$400 - $4,300</b>. 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.<u></u><u></u></div>
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Interested Riverdale Park residents are urged to learn more at<span> </span><u><a href="http://www.smalltownenergy.org/" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank"><span style="color:windowtext">http://www.smalltownenergy.org</span></a></u>, or to simply contact Suzanne Parmet at<a href="mailto:energycoach@smalltownenergy.org" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">energycoach@smalltownenergy.org</a><span> </span>or at <a href="tel:240-695-3991" value="+12406953991" target="_blank">240-695-3991</a>. <u></u><u></u></div>
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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!<u></u><u></u></div><div style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman',serif">
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