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Energy & Environment Commission to sponsor Home Energy Audit workshop

Edina, Minn., Sept. 23, 2008 -- As winter draws near and temperatures drop, many residents of Edina are cleaning and winterizing their homes by doing such things as changing out the screen porch door for glass. While you might think that you’re doing everything possible to save energy and keep your house better insulated, you might be overlooking something.

The Energy & Environment Commission on Monday, Oct. 6, will sponsor the workshop “Home Energy Audits and Winterizing your Home,” featuring Home Energy Auditor Erik Lindberg. According to Lindberg, a home energy audit “is a way of identifying ways to reduce energy waste.” Demonstrations on proper home-sealing techniques will be presented and Lindberg will lead a full discussion on different types of effective materials that can replace ones already in your home like door sweeps and weather stripping.

“We’ll talk about different analytical tools to help understand your energy bills and techniques for testing and identifying energy saving opportunities,” said Lindberg.

The presentation will run from 7 to 9 p.m. in room 350 of the Edina Community Center, 5701 Normandale Road. Think you’ve got the most energy efficient/winterized house in the City? Please come to share your experiences and ideas with your neighbors. “You can always help encourage other people,” said Lindberg.

For more information on the presentation, visit www.CityofEdina.com, or call 952-920-1547. Or, for information on reducing energy waste in your home, call the Minnesota Department of Commerce Energy Info Center at 651-296-5175 or 1-800-657-3710.