Via press release:

Charlottesville and Albemarle residents will have the chance to win $10,000 in energy efficiency improvements to their homes in a Home Energy Makeover Contest to be announced this Wednesday, July 7th. The contest is one of several upcoming opportunities for local homeowners to make their homes more safe and comfortable and save money on energy bills – including a major announcement about a suite of incentives and rebates to be made at the press conference.

What: Launch of the Charlottesville Home Energy Makeover Contest and announcement of new energy efficiency incentives and rebates for the community.

When: Wednesday, July 7th – 1:30 pm

Where: Charlottesville Community Design Center, Downtown Mall

Who:

– Charlottesville Mayor Dave Norris and Cynthia Adams, Executive Director of the Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP)

– Local contractors who will perform home retrofits as part of the contest

– Local homeowners who have recently been involved in pilot energy efficiency assessments and retrofits

Local Energy Alliance Program – Charlottesville (PDF)