PHOTO/KELSEY FITZGERALD
NOVEMBER NEVADA LEGALSERVICES SERVICES CLINICS/CLASSES DECEMBER NEVADA LEGAL CLINICS/CLASSES
Light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs are available at discount prices through local hardware and home improvement stores.
November 5, 2015 Ask a Lawyer/Self – Gardnerville – 3:30) December 3, 2015 AskHelpaClinic Lawyer /Self(1:30 Help Clinic (1:30-3:30pm) (Thursday) Douglas County Community Center, 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, NV (Thursday) Douglas County Community Center November 9, 2015 (Monday)
1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, No Appointment Necessary
Wills/Estate Clinic (2:30 – 4:30) th Senior Law Project, 1155 E. 9 Street, Reno, NV. Register: 775-334-3050 ext. 310
December 7, 2015 Will & Estate Planning (2:30-4:00pm) November 10, 2015 Veterans Benefits Seminar (1:30 – 3:30) (Tuesday) Carson Sheriff’s Office,E.911 Musser Suite St., Carson City, NV. 775-883-0404 1155 9thE.Street 25, Reno, NV,Register: Register: 775-334-3050 ext. 310 (Monday) November 12, 2015 (Thursday)
Sealing Records Clinic (1:00 – 3:00) rd 204 Marsh Avenue, 3 Floor, Reno, NV. Register: 775-284-3491 ext 237 or 210
December 9, 2015 Ask a Lawyer / Self Help Clinic (2:00-4:00pm) November 13, 2015 Ask a Lawyer/Self Help Clinic (1:30 - 3:30) (Friday) Supreme Court75 LawCourt Library, 201 S. –Carson Street, City, NV.No Appointment Necessary (Wednesday) Street Room 116,Carson Reno, NV, November 14, 2015 (Saturday)
Self Help Clinic (9:30 – 11:30) 2nd Judicial Court, 75 Court St., Reno, NV
December 11, 2015 Ask a Lawyer / Self Help Clinic (1:30-3:30pm) November 18, 2015 Ask a Lawyer (10:00 – Noon) (Wednesday) Veterans Resource Center,Court 305 N. Law Carson St., Carson City, Register: 775-883-0404 (Friday) Supreme Library, 201 S.NV. Carson Street, Carson City, NV No Appointment Necessary
November 19, 2015 (Thursday)
Bankruptcy Education Class (1:30 – 3:30) rd 204 Marsh Avenue, 3 Floor, Reno, NV. Register: 775-284-3491 ext 237
December 17, 2015 Bankruptcy Education Class (1:30-3:30pm) November 23, 2015 Living Wills Clinic (Powers of Attorney) – 4:30) Reno, NV, (Thursday) 204 Marsh Avenue,(2:30 3rd Floor, (Monday) Senior Law Project, 1155 E. 9 Street, Reno, NV. Register: 775-334-3050 ext. 310 th
Register: 775-284-3491 Ext. 242
November 24, 2015 (Tuesday)
Minor Guardianship Education Class (10:30 – 12:30) 75 Court Street, Room 220B, Reno, NV. Register: 775-284-3491 ext. 214 or 237
Call (775) 328-6147 for free and confidential testing
This message brough to you by the Washoe County Health District with grant funding from the CDC through the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health.
10 | RN&R |
DECEMBER 3, 2015
Dodging drafts Energy and weatherizing programs cut costs As skiers celebrate the arrival of snow, Northern Nevada homeowners may react with less enthusiasm to the higher heating bills that often accompany winter’s cooler temperatures. For people interested in weatherizing and improving the by Kelsey energy efficiency of their homes, various programs, rebates, energy audits Fitzgerald and other do-it-yourself options are available, including a new program funded by the state of Nevada. On Nov. 17, the Governor’s Office of Energy launched a new Direct Energy Assistance Loan (DEAL) program, which offers interest-free loans of up to $6,000 to state employees who want to make energy efficiency upgrades. In this program, an energy auditor visits the home of the applicant and recommends weatherization and energy efficiency improvements. Eligible measures include window replacement or repair, attic or floor insulation, furnace replacements, water heater replacements, programmable thermostat installation, and more. Loans must be paid back within five years. “This is just for state employees, but it’s a pilot program that could be duplicated with other entities in Nevada,” said information aide Scott Kelley. “We’re hoping we can show that this is a successful program that universities and other city and county governments will consider possibly doing as well.” A second Office of Energy program called Home Energy Retrofit Opportunities for Seniors (HEROS) launched a year ago, and has now provided assistance with weatherizing and energy efficiency measures for 175 low-income seniors across the state, saving each household an average of $804 per year in utility bills. Rather than administering loans like the DEAL program, improvements made under the HEROS program are paid for outright by the state. The HEROS program is open to the general public, Information on the Direct Energy though participants must be at least 60 years of age and meet certain other Assistance Loan eligibility criteria. (DEAL) program: Homeowners who aren’t eligible for either state program can still hire an http://energy.nv.gov/ energy auditor to assess the energy efficiency of their home. A visit from an Programs/Direct_ energy auditor costs an average of $600 to $1200, according to Sierra Green Energy_Assistance_ Loan/ Builders owner Paul Taylor. An air seal test can help to identify places where holes and cracks let air in or out, which is especially helpful on older homes. The auditor will recommend changes that the homeowner can make, and NV Energy offers tips if the changes are made, Taylor says that future savings in energy bills will on saving energy: eventually make up for the cost of the initial investment. https://www.nvenergy.com/home/ “You can get the audit, but without doing the work, you don’t get the saveenergy/energymoney back. So don’t start without finishing,” Taylor cautioned. tips.cfm Even without hiring an energy auditor, Taylor says that there are plenty of do-it-yourself actions that homeowners can take to reduce energy bills during the winter. Replacing regular light bulbs with light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs, which are subsidized through NV Energy’s Energy Star LED Lighting program, is one easy and cost-effective measure that can lead to savings of $135 over the life of the bulb. To find discounted bulbs, look for bulbs with a bright green sticker that says “LED discounts provided by NV Energy” at hardware and home improvement stores. Taylor also recommends checking around doors for drafts, and replacing weather-stripping as necessary. In homes with a garage, insulating the garage door can be a huge help in preventing heat-loss as well. Ω
