For Immediate Release: November 21, 2012
Media Contact: Adam Gottlieb, CA Energy Commission (916) 956-2030
Michael Lukens, Press Secretary (559) 999-5108

MEDIA ADVISORY

Energy Commission Chair Weisenmiller, Fresno Mayor Swearengin, PG&E to Highlight Successful Program Providing Free Home Energy Assessments

What: California Energy Commission Chair Robert Weisenmiller, Mayor Ashley Swearengin, and Robert Carlson from PG&E will discuss the partnership that has led to the success of the Home Energy Tune-Up Program and encourage homeowners in the Fresno area to sign up for free home energy assessments. The Energy Commission provided initial funding of $2.9 million, through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, for the program.

The Home Energy Tune-Up educates homeowners about energy savings opportunities in their homes through free home energy assessments for residents of Fresno and Madera counties. More than 2,500 homes have received free assessments.

When:
Monday, November 26, 2012
2:30 p.m.

Where: Home of Juan and Amy Arambula
623 E. Cambridge Ave.
Fresno, CA

Note: A brief tour of energy upgrades at the Arambula house will be held for the media at the end of the speaking portion of the program.

Spanish-speaking participants will be available for interviews.

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