Vectren announces weatherization plan

Vectren Energy Delivery said Monday that it will spend up to $200,000 to match all the public donations to its weatherization program to help low-income residents make their homes more energy efficient in 2013.

The company said it will match dollar-for-dollar all public donations to the “Share the Warmth Inc.” program, which is run by a non-profit that Vectren established.

Share the Warmth funds the Community Action Partnership of the Greater Dayton Area, which administers Vectren’s Project TEEM Weatherization Program. Last year, the public donated $100,000. Vectren said it would like that figure to double.

The program targets single-family homeowners that meet state and federal guidelines for low-income, Vectren said. The company said the program has weatherized more than 170 homes since 2007, making the homes less drafty and helps break the cycle of high energy bills. It’s been shown to shave 25 percent from energy bills.

More information and a contribution form are available at http://www.sharethewarmthinc.com.

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