EnergyWorks Offers Summer Savings to Delaware Valley Homeowners Considering Energy Upgrades

PHILADELPHIA, June 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Worried about the high cost of keeping cool this summer? For a limited time, EnergyWorks, a new program funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, is offering deeply discounted home energy assessments to homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of their homes in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties.  

EnergyWorks combines all available rebates, tax credits, and low-interest loans with the expertise of certified building analysts and qualified contractors to make home energy efficiency upgrades more affordable and easier than ever. An EnergyWorks energy assessment identifies all the ways homeowners can reduce energy bills while increasing market value, safety and comfort.  EnergyWorks homeowners typically save up to 20% or more on energy bills year round.

"Home energy improvements like white roof coatings, upgrading to an efficient air conditioner, air sealing and insulation are all extremely cost-effective cooling changes that will improve your bottom line as well as your health," said Joe DiBiase, owner of DiBiase Heating & Cooling, a Downingtown-based EnergyWorks contractor. "In addition, EnergyWorks building analysts check for water in basements, poor drainage, mold, roof leaks and carbon monoxide leaks to make homes a safer place for regional residents."

The Farmers Almanac predicts a turbulent summer for the region, plus above-normal temperatures in July and August. DiBiase offers useful tips to help homeowners cope.  "An automatic setback thermostat, air sealing, and insulation are three of the most cost-effective ways to slice cooling bills and help save money all year round," DiBiase said.  "All of these improvements and many more qualify for EnergyWorks financing.  Many also qualify for tax credits and rebates."

Normally priced at $400, the home energy assessments are presently available for $150 plus an extra $50 rebate.   In addition, with an EnergyWorks loan, homeowners can borrow up to $15,000 for less than 1% interest.  Loans are payable over 10 years with payments as low as $9 per month on a $1,000 loan.  

Chester County resident Rebecca Puchay took advantage of an EnergyWorks loan and was shocked at the difference it made in her utility bill.  "I received my utility bill a few days ago and it was almost 40% less than last month," Puchay said.  "Thanks to EnergyWorks for making this happen."

EnergyWorks provides homeowners with a safe, comfortable and healthy indoor environment with significant savings through hassle-free home energy improvements. The special pricing offer expires September 5, 2011. For more information on EnergyWorks visit http://www.energyworksnow.com or call 215-609-1052.  

EnergyWorks is a program of the Metropolitan Caucus, a coalition of County Council Members and Commissioners from Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties and the Mayor of Philadelphia. EnergyWorks is supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy's Better Buildings Program.

EnergyWorks relies on the support of critical operating partners to provide services and make loans. These include the Keystone HELP program and AFC First Financial, the Energy Coordinating Agency, The Reinvestment Fund, and the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation.  

SOURCE EnergyWorks