FAYETTEVILLE, NC—Two local non-profit organizations have joined forces to host a one-day seminar offering ways for homeowners to reduce energy consumption and lower utility bills. The Cumberland Community Action Program, Inc. (CCAP) and Kingdom Community Development Corporation, through funding support by the North Carolina Community Development Initiative, will provide this for the community on February 25 and is free to attend.

WHAT: Green Energy in the 21st Century
WHEN: Saturday, February 25, 2012 9:00 am until 2:00 pm
WHERE: Spring Lake Recreation Center, Spring Lake, NC

Representatives from both organizations agree that it is incumbent upon them to provide their collective knowledge and expertise to residents of the community. The goal of Saturday’s event is to encourage a greater understanding of how each of us can assure the sustainability of our community through improving our efficient energy consumption. As a benefit, the consumer will notice a substantial decrease in energy costs, a typical CCAP Weatherization client saves some $40 a month.

Both organizations have leveraged working relationships with area businesses to provide mini-sessions during the event. Topics covered will include the following: What is Weatherization?; The Importance of Evaluating, Cleaning, and Tuning your Heating and Cooling Unit; How to Operate a Programmable Thermostat; Basic Air Sealing; How to Wrap a Water Heater; The Importance of Insulating Your Home; Energy Saving Items You Can Install; Solar Water Heater; Geothermal Heat Pump; Retrofitting the Home for Solar Energy; Rain Barrel; Example of a 21st Century Green Home; and Recycling.

The one-day educational event will include free continental breakfast and lunch for participants as well as the opportunity to win an energy-efficient refrigerator or a Kindle Fire. For more information, call (910) 223-0116.