Published: July 09, 2010

Two Colorado Homeowners Will Win $10,000 in Home Energy Makeovers

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DENVER - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Two Colorado homeowners will win up to $10,000 or more in home energy efficiency improvements as part of the Xcel Energy Home Energy Makeover Contest. The contest entry period begins July 1, and ends September 15, 2010.

Two homeowners will receive energy efficiency improvements worth up to $10,000 or more could include: a new central heating and cooling system; sealing air leaks and ductwork; adding new insulation and other upgrades.

The Electric & Gas Industries Association (EGIA) is producing the Contest on behalf of Xcel Energy as part of a campaign to promote its Home Performance with ENERGY STAR and other home energy efficiency initiatives. More than a competition, the campaign is designed to raise awareness, create demand and increase the market for "whole house" energy-saving products and services. Working together, Xcel Energy, EGIA and the contest sponsors will select homes that best demonstrate potential for energy savings, using comprehensive home performance analyses performed to national Building Performance Institute standards.

Contest sponsors include (in alphabetical order): Accent Windows, Bestway Insulation, Champion Windows, Frostbusters and Coolth Company, Johns-Manville, Lennox Industries, Rheem Marathon Water Heaters, Lightly Treading, Pro Energy Consultants, and Well Home.

To enter online and for contest rules, visit xcelenergy.com.