Thursday, September 18, 2014

FREE Energy Conservation Workshop



 
North Carolina Cooperative Extension E-Conservation Program and Appalachian Voices
is offering a
Free Energy Conservation Workshop

Get a free energy kit, learn about ways to conserve energy, and apply for participation in our home energy efficiency upgrade program.

Thanks to State Energy Office funding, workshop attendees can qualify to receive $700 in energy conservation upgrades for their home! 

September 30th   5:30 - 6:45
Location: Agricultural Conference Center,
252 Poplar Grove Rd., Boone NC 28607


You’ll learn about energy-efficient strategies that will:
·        Reduce utility costs
·        Improve the health and comfort of your home
·        Lessen your overall impact on the environment
·        Receive a free energy kit with a CFL light bulb and low-flow showerhead
If your home does not exceed 2,200 square feet and was built prior to 2006, you qualify for the Home Assessment and Energy Retrofit Program valued at $800 ($100 paid by homeowner and $700 covered by a State Energy Office grant). This service retrofits your home with energy efficient measures such as air sealing, water heater insulation, new air filters and CFLs/LEDs. Learn more: http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/?p=307710 

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Fall 2014 Drug Take-back Days

Help us keep pharmecutical and control-substance drugs off the streets and out of the rivers! No questions will be asked, and any prescription and over-the-counter medications and medical supplies can be turned in anonymously. 

WATAUGA COUNTY

Saturday, October 25th

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

  • Food Lion, Boone (Blowing Rock Rd)
  • Food Lion, Deep Gap (HWY 421)
  • Food Lion, Blowing Rock
  • Foscoe Fire Department 

Appalachian State University

Monday, October 20th

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

         Plemmons Student Union
         For more info visit SustainASU