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Energy Efficiency in Virginia Gets Boost from Governor’s Energy Package
January 5, 2012

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White House Environmental Advisor Joins LEAP for Residential Energy Efficiency Roundtable
November 11, 2011

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Loan Rate Reduction Program Lowers Interest on PowerSaver Loans to 0%
November 10, 2011

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LEAP Bestows Inaugural Awards on Local Contractors
November 4, 2011

Charlottesville, VA – A handful of local contractors have been crowned the best-of-the-best by the Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP) for their efforts to bring Central Virginia homeowners health, comfort and cost savings through home energy efficiency.

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LEAP's Remarks to Virginia Governor's Energy Conference
October 19, 2011

The following are the remarks delivered by LEAP's Executive Director Cynthia Adams at the Virginia Governor's Energy Conference in Richmond in October 2011.

 

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4 Local Contractors Win "Smackdown" to Complete Home Makeovers
October 13, 2011

Charlottesville, VA – Abrahamse & Company, Albemarle Housing Improvement Program (AHIP), APM-Energy and Creative Conservation were today awarded the work on the four winning homes as part of the PowerSaver Home Energy Makeover Contest’s “Contractor Smackdown.” These four local companies competed with others to develop the most effective scopes of work to help the homeowners achieve at least a 15% energy efficiency gain. They will start meeting with their homeowners today, and the makeover work begins next week.

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4 Local Homeowners Win Home Energy Makeovers Valued at $2,500-$10,000 in PowerSaver Contest by LEAP and UVA Community Credit Union
October 5, 2011

With Winter Approaching, All Greater Cville Area Homeowners Eligible for Cash Rebates, Low-Interest Loans to Save Money, Stay Cozy

Charlottesville – Today the Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP) and UVA Community Credit Union announced the four winners of the 2011 PowerSaver Home Energy Makeover Contest:

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POWERSAVER HOME ENERGY MAKEOVER CONTEST ENTERS FINAL STAGE
September 13, 2011

For additional information, contact:

Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP)

Tyler Sewell, 434-227-4666

 

POWERSAVER HOME ENERGY MAKEOVER CONTEST ENTERS FINAL STAGE

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UVA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION LAUNCHES POWERSAVER LOAN PROGRAM WITH RADIO DISNEY TEAM GREEN EVENT ON DOWNTOWN MALL (Official Press Release from UVA Community Credit Union)
August 26, 2011

Charlottesville, Virginia, August 26, 2011: To celebrate the introduction of its PowerSaver loan program and to mobilize public support for energy conservation, the UVA Community Credit Union is hosting an evening for families with the Radio Disney Team Green Game Show: PowerSaver Edition on Friday, September 2 from 5 – 7pm at the Main Street Arena on the Downtown Mall. “We felt privileged to be one of just 18 institutions nationwide chosen to offer PowerSaver loans in their communities,” says Alison DeTuncq, credit union president and CEO.

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Habitat, Computers4Kids and WriterHouse Win $1,000 in PowerSaver Contest Nonprofit Challenge
August 25, 2011

 

LEAP Contact: Annie Suttle, 434.249.9817
Habiat: Ryan Jacoby, 434.293.9066

Computers4Kids: Michaela Tighe, 434.817.1121 ext. 1

WriterHouse: Rachel Unkefer, 434.975.0788
 

Three Local Non-Profits Win $1,000 in PowerSaver Contest Nonprofit Challenge

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville, Computers4Kids and WriterHouse Each Win $1,000 as Part of LEAP and UVA Community Credit Union PowerSaver Home Energy Makeover Contest Nonprofit Challenge

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