Here from today's Sun GazetteIf you're interested in the next Arlington Energy Masters aka "Energy Elves" volunteer training program partnered between Cooperative Extension/ACE/AMEN please call:
ACE at 703 228 6406 or VCE at 703 228 6400
Conservation Group Seeks Support for ‘Energy Elves’
The homes of 16 Arlington families living in the Marbella Apartments received an early holiday present – energy and water efficiency improvements provided by “Energy Elves,” the Arlington Energy Masters volunteers trained by Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment (ACE) and Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE).
A large group of the volunteers spent 154 hours collectively helping the residents conserve energy and water by installing compact-fluorescent light bulbs, power strips, and outlet and light switch gaskets; sealing cracks and leaks around windows and doors; and converting to low-flow aerators and showerheads.
The program was developed specifically to support families living in affordable housing buildings throughout our community.
“The energy program not only helps to make our apartments more energy efficient by reducing energy costs, but it also provides education on how to conserve energy,” said Shanette Yao, resident-services coordinator at Marbella Apartments, which is managed by the Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing.
ACE has set a goal to raise $15,000 and secure 300 donations by Dec. 31 to support the Arlington Energy Masters program and ACE’s other conservation and sustainability initiatives.
For information, see the Web site at www.arlingtonenvironment.org.
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