LITTLE RIVER - A Little River woman was surprised to learn she was the winner of a Help My House energy makeover courtesy of Horry, Marlboro, Pee Dee and Santee Electric Cooperative.
Co-op officials made the surprise announcement at Terri Lynn Robertson's home on Friday morning.
According to a news release, Robertson wins up to $10,000 in energy efficiency improvements—which could include new heating/air units, insulation, water heaters and other upgrades. Work on the home is expected to begin in the next few weeks.
Florence/Myrtle Beach area television viewers can see the winning home before, during and after its energy efficiency transformation by tuning in to WBTW News 13 during the next month.
In addition to showcasing the increased efficiency of Robertson’s home, news reports will offer simple tips that every electricity consumer can use to lower energy use, regardless of income.
Corporate sponsors of Help My House include Apple Blossom Insulators, Glenco Insulation, Lennox and Rheem Marathon Water Heaters, who have agreed to donate equipment and services for the home energy makeovers. Cooperative employees will help supervise the work and assist in the renovation process, the release said.
Electric cooperatives across South Carolina created “Help My House” to promote home energy efficiency to all electric consumers.
In August, the electric cooperatives held a contest among co-op homeowners to seek out homes that could realize the largest energy savings through a whole-house energy makeover.
More than 4,000 consumers entered the contest, the release said.
Including the Robertson home in the Florence/Myrtle Beach area, seven homes statewide will receive up to $10,000 in energy efficiency upgrades.
More information is available at www.HelpMyHouse.org.
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