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Energy Efficiency Imaging Program Shows Invisible Energy Problems in Long Island Homes

Farmingdale, New York – December 26, 2013 - Announced today, the launch of The Great LI Home Energy Imaging Project (www.lienergy.org), a home energy efficiency effort designed to help Long Island homeowners visualize the home heating and comfort problems that may exist in their homes as a first step toward further action.

 

“A typical Long Island family pays $ 5000 a year or more for heating fuels and electricity, a huge drain on their family resources” stated Chuck Schwartz, Director of LI Green, a local not for profit environmental organization.  “What is really disturbing however is that the same time they are paying this exorbitant expense their homes are quite often extremely cold and unhealthy.

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“There are tremendous opportunities to help families address energy efficiency and comfort issues in Long Island homes, including no-cost home energy assessments through a excellent NY State program from NYSERDA”, said Joseph Bonifazio, Vice President of Green Homes Long Island, an accredited energy efficiency contracting company and partner in the Great LI Home Energy Imaging Project.  “The challenge is for homeowners to understand better that they have problems and to take action.”

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Using advanced, powerful infrared thermography equipment, a heat picture and thermal profile of the participant’s house will be taken.  The infrared photo will clearly identify heat loss and cold gain issues that may exist.  This information provides a useful starting point for determining the level of concern that can exist at residences for high energy costs, health and comfort issues. A report will be provided about the findings from each house.  At the same time homeowners will be given an opportunity to receive a no-cost comprehensive energy assessment of their home.

 

There is no fee for families to participate in the Great LI Home Energy Imaging Project.

 

Great LI Home Energy Imaging Project services will be provided by technology students from Long Island colleges and universities.   The equipment for the project that is being used is provided by the Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center (www.aertc.org) through a grant from the NY State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).

 

“The Great LI Home Energy Imaging Project” is a great example of the public / private partnerships that Stony Brook University and the Advanced Energy Center are creating,” stated Dr. Yacov Shamash, Vice President of Economic Development for Stony Brook University & Dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Science at Stony Brook.   “Energy use impacts every aspect of our lives.  The Home Energy Imaging Project will scientifically identify heating and cooling losses and provide a clear picture of actions to be taken.”

 

To signup to have their homes studied or for more information Long Island homeowners should go to www.lienergy.org or call LI Green at 1.631.721.1908.




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