Energy

DNR promotes new building ideas, housing summit, and other events

Friday, September 8, 2006

The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources’ Energy Office has teamed up with the Preservation Resource Center (PRC) in sponsoring workshops to promote energy-efficient products and materials as well as hands-on training in the proper insulation techniques in the rebuilding of historic homes in the New Orleans area.

According to State Energy Office Manager, Paula Ridgeway, with energy costs on the rise and rebuilding decisions a priority for many residents and homeowners, the time is at hand for considering new products and technologies for rehabbing historic homes and in the construction of new homes.

What:

The "Keep Your Cool! New technologies for Heating and Cooling,” is the second in a series of workshops designed to help New Orleanians learn how to cut energy costs as they rebuild and renovate.  Learn how non-traditional HVAC systems can be easily employed in the renovation of your home.  Products like dehumidifiers and geothermal heating and cooling will be introduced as some of the technologies that can promote the energy efficiency of your home while saving on your energy bill.
When: Wednesday, September 13, 2006
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Where: 923 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA (PRC headquarters, between St. Joseph and Andrew Higgins)
Project:

Other workshops are scheduled as a part of a demonstration project. The workshop series will conclude in March 2007 during the PRC’s annual “Shotgun House Month” with a tour of the Holy Cross homes that were part of the demonstration project.

Workshops are free to the public.

Upcoming workshops include:

Oct. 11 Learn about Windows and Doors
Nov. 15 Learn about Lighting and Appliances
Jan. 10 Learn about Photovoltaics and more

September-October -- Alternative Energy Workshops
September 29-30 -- Housing Summit
October 4 -- Energy Star: Change a Light, Change the World Campaign

Editors: For more information, please contact Maryann Miller at 504-636-3046 or mmiller@prcno.org.  For more 

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