1. Stephen Hassler AmeriCorps, Stronger, Safer Neighborhoods Witherbee Neighborhood Association presentation 3/3/11

2. What is the Challenge? Campaign to help people save energy at home. Free advice from energy experts and possibly upgrade rebates Weekly prize drawings, Facebook competitions, group giveaways

3. Challenge goals At least 2000 residents pledged At least 800 significant upgrades Mayor Beutler joins the Challenge.

4. How it works Join the Challenge: –green.lincoln.ne.gov –Postcard –441-7658 Learn energy saving actions Share progress

5. Energy Checkups Basic Energy Checkup Trained staff/volunteers Professional Energy Checkup (limited number available) Certified auditor Homes must meet the following specifications to receive a Professional Energy Checkup: Built in or before 1980 Show demonstrated need on application form

6. Upgrade Rebates Qualified homes that receive an energy checkup may qualify for an upgrade rebate up to $250.

7. Upgrade Rebates ENERGY STAR qualified furnace or air conditioning equipment Insulation Caulking, weather stripping, window film, foam insulating gaskets High-efficiency lighting Programmable thermostat ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerator Recycling services for appliances Renewable energy systems Associated construction/installation labor for any items above

8. Prizes Weekly: gift cards/CFLs Facebook: Recycling for a year

9. Group Giveaways Schools, businesses, non-profits, faith-based groups and neighborhood associations may earn prizes. – Neighborhood Association: 50 pledges – Businesses/Non-profits: 25 pledges – Faith-based group: 50% of congregation – Schools: 30% of enrollment

10. Community Education Monthly informational sessions on residential energy efficiency First Tuesday of every month Attendees may join volunteer upgrade event team and receive a FREE t-shirt. Contact us if you’d like to attend.

11. Volunteer Upgrade Events Jan. 21, 2011 Near South Community Bike Kitchen Windows caulked: 10 Windows bubble-wrap insulated: 3.5 Windows foam-boarded: 1 CFLs installed: 17 Furnace air filters replaced: 1 Water pipes insulated: 1 Doors weather-stripped: 3 Next upgrade event: The Gathering Place

12. Challenge Partners LES Black Hills AmeriCorps Community Action Partnership Midtown Village Stronger, Safer Neighborhood

13. Connect with us Facebook.com/LincEnChallenge Twitter/LincEnChallenge E-mail: green@lincoln.ne.gov Call: 441-7658 Stop by: 2143 “O” Street