The City of Decatur is proud to announce that the Atlanta Decatur Home Makeover Contest launched this week! Through a partnership between the DecaturWISE and Atlanta SHINE programs, two lucky homeowners will receive free energy efficiency improvements – worth up to $10,000 – that will increase the overall comfort of their home and reduce their energy bills. Makeovers will be awarded to homeowners in each city.
DecaturWISE (Worthwhile Investments Save Energy) and Atlanta SHINE are energy efficiency programs that offer residents the ability to receive rebates for home performance improvements to their home. The programs are designed to help residents make their homes, old or new, more energy efficient and comfortable through a comprehensive home performance energy analysis and the implementation of energy efficient upgrades. You can find out more about these programs online at decaturga.com and shineatlanta.com.
Lena Stevens, Resource Conservation Coordinator for the City of Decatur stated, “It’s a great time to be thinking about the benefits of saving energy in your home. DecaturWISE and Atlanta SHINE have teamed up to bring this contest to our residents, and I can’t wait to see who wins!” “A properly weatherized home can save homeowners an average of $437 on their annual utility bills,” said Aaron Bastian, Program Manager for Atlanta SHINE.
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Contest Details
- The Home Energy Makeover Contest will run through August 19, 2011. Interested homeowners in both cities should visit www.homeenergymakeovers.net to sign up.
- Contest entrants must be at least 21 years of age and own a single family home in City of Atlanta or City of Decatur.
- A panel of qualified judges will evaluate entries and select finalists. Finalists will each receive a free energy use analysis conducted by a certified contractor. After review, contest judges will choose a minimum of 2 winners. The winners’ homes must each be a structurally sound residence and meet specific technical requirements. All determinations by the judges will be final.
- Individuals employed by the City of Atlanta, City of Decatur, Sponsors, promotional companies or advertising agencies involved with this Contest (or their affiliates or subsidiaries) are not eligible to apply.
Decatur Residents can call (678) 553-6577 for more information. Atlanta residents can call (404) 954-8500.
That’s right, there’s a Decatur Boating Club, and the first boating event is Saturday, July 23 from 9 am. to 1 p.m. at West Point Lake. The lake is located southwest of Decatur near LaGrange, GA and provides excellent opportunities for fishing, boating and other recreational activities.
