The document is about CharlestonWISE, a collaboration between the City of Charleston, The Sustainability Institute, and Abundant Power to promote energy efficiency to homeowners. It notes that South Carolina homeowners spend more than average on energy and that residents want to save energy and take measures to use less at home. CharlestonWISE provides customized energy assessments, helps with contractor selection and financing, and offers instant rebates up to $900 for assessments and energy efficiency improvements achieving at least 15% savings. It highlights the benefits of reduced costs, comfort, health, and environmental protection from energy efficiency and showcases success stories.

1. Charleston Green Committee May 10, 2011 Get Energy Wise with CharlestonWISE !

2. CharlestonWISE is a collaboration : City of Charleston The Sustainability Institute Abundant Power

4. Why Important to You? Messaging Saving Money Energy improvements can reduce your annual energy costs up to 30% or more ! Cleaner air, balanced humidity & dryness = more comfortable and healthier homes Preserving the quality of life for future generations is important to us Comfort & Health Protecting Our Environment

9. To apply today, visit: www.charlestonwise.com

11. Select a Contractor and Complete THE IMPROVEMENTS Air Sealing Sealing holes or “bypasses” in floors, walls and ceilings is an inexpensive way to tighten up your house.

12. Properly Installed Insulation Bad Good

13. Home Energy Improvements Attic Hatches CFL Replacements Capping Canned Lights

14. 882 White Point Blvd TEST PRE POST Improvement Blower Door 3650/ 41% ACH 3000 18% Duct Blaster 265 CFM 16.5% 87 CFM!!! .05CFM 67%

16. 882 White Point Blvd Cost of Improvements: $5100 Total Incentives $2400 Final Homeowner Cost $2700 Percent Offset 47% Estimate annual savings and return on investment to be completed using modeling software and provided to the homeowner.

18. LAST CHANCE Home Energy Makeover Contest! 2 Lucky Homeowners will win up to $10,000 in energy efficiency improvements! DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MAY 31 st

19. Thank you for supporting us!