Energy

Be an Energy HERO

Fall Ad Campaign Launched

The state Department of Natural Resources has launched an advertising blitz this month to reach more home owners and businesses about its HERO program and cash back rebates.

Funding from the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 2009 (known as federal Economic Stimulus) was made available to the state of Louisiana for the Home Energy Rebate Option program.

Louisiana resident can apply online or call 877-319-1368. Participants in HERO will make energy-efficient changes in their existing homes or as they build a new home. Business owners will retrofit their buildings to improve energy output —lowering electric costs and enhancing the value of their property.

The first step requires a citizen to contact and work with a certified home energy rater. Here is a list of raters.

**The cost of an energy rating and services are dependent upon the size and complexity of the home or business project.

Once the changes and improvements are made – raters will assist participants in receiving cash back.  Up to $3,000 for residential and up to $5,000 for commercial.

The sponsoring agency, La. Dept. of Natural Resources, has marketed statewide newspapers and a variety of publications, and Louisiana Public Broadcasting to call attention to the program and its many benefits. Ads will run from August to December.

Visit online: www.EmpowerLouisiana.org

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