Hendricks Power Announces Finalist in Home Weatherization Contest

Hendricks Power Cooperative announced today the finalists of its “Home Energy Check” weatherization contest, held during the co-op’s Energy Efficiency Breakfast Expo on Sept. 26. Ten member customers were chosen at random from the nearly 300 in attendance to receive free home energy audits. Following the audits, one lucky winner will be chosen to receive up to $6,000 in home energy repairs. Contest finalists were Kevin Burgess, Ronald Fleming, Thomas Harmon, Joe and Joan Miller, Sarah Faith Mitchell, Lenard Pence, James Poppe, Ginger Rezy, Pamela Sue Short and Rex Skillman.

Each finalist will receive a home energy audit, which involves a formal examination of how a home uses energy and includes steps homeowners can take to improve efficiency and lower monthly electric bills. In addition to an audit, the winner of the contest will also receive home energy improvements including a heating and cooling system check, appliance upgrades, insulation, water heater pipe wrap, low-flow shower heads and compact fluorescent light bulbs for the entire house. For official contest rules please click HERE.

During the Breakfast Expo, Hendricks Power Cooperative members also had the opportunity to meet Energy Advisors Steve Hite and Gregg Wright. With the help of local experts, Hite and Wright provided members with important, money-saving energy efficiency information. They also offered suggestions for replacing or upgrading systems, and provided rough estimates for both the cost and savings customers can expect following their own home energy audits.

“Our Energy Advisors are trained to determine a home’s energy efficiency and how to improve it,” said Hendricks Power President and CEO Donnis Mizelle. “The expo served as a great way for members to meet our advisors, and learn more about what they can do to save energy and money in their own homes.” To learn more about the Energy Advisor Program, please contact Hendricks Power at 317-745-5473 or visit www.hendrickspower.com for more details.