The Charlottesville Community Design Center will be offering two community workshops– free and open to the public– focused on what local residents can do to save energy dollars and help reduce Charlottesville’s carbon footprint. Make sure you RSVP to gilchrist at cvilledesign.org. You’ll find the details below:

Tuesday, February 10, 6:00-7:15 pm, Home Energy $avings 101
This seminar will cover what cost effective things homeowners can do to improve the comfort of their homes while saving money and energy. Topics to be covered include:
*Why making energy efficiency improvements can be your best financial investments
*Exploring best strategies to make energy improvements to your home
*Things you can do on your own and at little to no cost
* Where to find local resources and experts to help you

Wednesday, February 18, 6:00-7:15 pm, Home Energy $avings for Renters
This workshop will focus specifically on what renters can do to cost effectively reduce their utility expenses and make their living space more comfortable. This workshop will help renters discover ways to improve the comfort of their apartment or home while saving energy and money. Topics to be covered include:
*Why saving energy dollars can be one of your best financial investments
*Exploring best strategies to make energy improvements
*How to work with your landlord
*Things you can do on your own and at little to no cost
*Where to find local resources and experts

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