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November 27, 2015

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Four Unexpected Things You’ll Miss During A Winter Power Outage

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ou can keep your home cozy during the cooler months with these tips from the Eldercare Locator:

1. Find out about financial energy assistance programs. Many communities help older adults with heating costs. Area Agency on Aging (AAAs) nationwide have information about these programs. Call (800) 677-1116 or visit www.eldercare.gov to find the AAA near you. 2. Ask about the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)-the federally funded program that helps eligible low-income people meet home heating needs. Call (866) 674-6327 or see www.acf. hhs.gov/programs/liheap/grantees/states.html. 3. Get information about the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). Most state and local governments get federal funds to help low-income families reduce energy bills by making their homes more energy efficient. The services are provided by nonprofit agencies that employ energy professionals. They thoroughly analyze energy systems, make minor repairs and check for hazards. Find WAP at (877) 337-3463 and www.eere.energy.gov/weatherization/state_contacts.cfm. 4. Your gas, water and electricity suppliers may offer a monthly budget plan. They may also have special heating assistance funds, as well as “no cutoff” guidelines for older adults, people with disabilities and ill customers. 5. Cut down on energy use. The EPA’s ENERGY STAR Program offers energy-saving tips at (888) 782-7937 and www.energystar.gov. In addition, you can: • Seal air leaks. Weather-strip and insulate to prevent warm air from leaking out of the house. Replace screens with storm windows. • Use a programmable thermostat to lower the heat by 8° F when you’re

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asleep or away. • Have a licensed contractor check your heating equipment to make sure it’s operating at peak performance. • Change the air filter every three months. • Always close the fireplace damper when not in use and consider the use of a fireplace “balloon” to make it even tighter. Just remember to remove it before lighting a fire in the fireplace. • Insulate water pipes to avoid freezing and bursting. Drain and turn off outside water spouts. Learn More For further facts, tips or a free brochure go to www.n4a.org/files/WinterWeather.pdf, www.eldercare.gov or www.facebook.com/eldercarelocator. • The Eldercare Locator is the first step to finding resources for older adults in the U.S. and is a free national service funded by a grant from the U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA). It is administered by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a). -NAPSI

Adding Value

ports fans know the importance of a utility player: someone who adds a great deal of value to a team because he or she can play multiple positions well.

drafts, SPF provides a major boost for improving energy efficiency—as approximately 40 percent of energy lost in buildings and homes is due to air leaks.

In many ways, spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation can be considered a home’s utility player, because it offers multiple benefits including lowering energy bills, eliminating dust and allergens and even reducing noise from outside sources. The versatility that spray foam offers comes from the fact that it serves not just as insulation but also helps seal air leaks. Some products can even act as moisture barriers.

A recent evaluation of weatherized homes by the U.S. Department of Energy found that homeowners could save an average of $283 a year in energy costs. In fact, although savings can vary, the DOE estimates the owners of the 440,000 weatherized homes it evaluated have collectively seen more than $1.4 billion in energy savings.

SPF is applied as a liquid and quickly expands into a high R-value foam insulation and air sealant. This process makes it highly effective at keeping cold air out by sealing cracks, seams and joints. By removing these

To learn more about the benefits of spray foam insulation, visit www. whysprayfoam.org. -NAPSI


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