THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS
Friday, June 5, 1981 15
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When you open the envelope containing your June
utility bill you will find a very important booklet
(or you might receive it as a separate mailing.)
It describes the new Michigan Residential
Conservation Services program featuring a
Home Energy Analysis.
The new service is offered by eight`major Michigan
utilities and meets the requirements of the Michigan
Public Service Commission and the 1978 National
Energy Act. Ifs available to all homeowners and
renters who pay energy utility hills.
Even if you and your family are already conserving
energy, the Home Energy Analysis can glow you
how to save more..
For a 510 fee, you will get a complete inspection
of your home by an energy specialist from your utility.
You will learn how effective your present insulation,
weatherstripping, caulking and other energy cost
saving measures are. and you will he provided with
information on specific things you can do to reduce
energy waste.
You also will receive a written computer analysis
giving you estimates on how much recommended
improvements will cost and how long they will take to
pay for themselves. Information on contractors who
can do the work. details on financing, tax credits
and Home Weatherization Grants for low income
• persons also will he provided.•After the work is
completed. you may have it inspected by your utility.
Some of the recommendations may cost very little
or nothing at all. Some you may he able to do yourself.
Others will require the services of a contractor. In any
case. the Home Energy Analysis puts you under no
obligation to carry out any of the recommendations.
However, you probably will want to do at least some
the booklet that comes with your June bill or by a
separate mailing. It lists many things you can start
doing right now to save energy and money. The
booklet also tells you about assistance you can get
from your utility to help you make your home more
energy efficient—with or ywithout the
Home Energy Analysis. Lists of
contractors and lenders, as well as do-it-
yourself information also are available
from your utility,
\ You can sign up for your Home
Energy Analysis by returning the post-
card in the booklet or by getting
in touch with your utility. The sooner
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you sign up, the sooner you can start reducing
energy waste in your home.
The Michigan Residential Conservation Services
program is conducted through the utilities listed
below. You can select any one_ of which you are a customer
to perform your Home Energy Analysis.
■ Consumers Power Company
■ Detroit Edison
■ Lansing Board of Water & Light
• Michigan Consolidated Gas Co.
■ Michigan Gas Utilities Co.
■ Michigan Power Co.
■ Indiana & Michigan Electric Co.
■ Southeastein Michigan Gas Co.
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of these, because now you will know a great deal
more about how to make your home energy efficient.
Whet her -or not you decide to have a
'Home Energy Analysis. please read
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