Ash Flat resident wins NAEC energy efficient makeover contest

     Salem, Arkansas – Aug. 10, 2016 – Bobbie Joe Johnson of Ash Flat recently was named as North Arkansas Electric Cooperative’s grand prizewinner in the 2016 Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Energy Efficiency Makeover Contest. Johnson and 16 winning members’ homes from the state’s other electric cooperatives will receive up to $5,000 in energy efficiency improvements.
     “Hundreds of electric cooperative members from across the state submitted applications,” said Bret Curry, manager of residential energy marketing for Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas. “Then, a statewide team of cooperative representatives objectively selected the 17 winning homes. The common theme among homes is higher than average electrical consumption per square foot of living space and complaints about having to sacrifice comfort in order to keep the electric bill affordable.”
     Winners’ homes will receive a comprehensive energy audit of a blower door air infiltration test, a ductwork leakage test and infrared thermal imaging scan. After diagnosis of the energy problems, a team of experts will install additional attic insulation; seal and insulate whole-house attic fans and attic access points; caulk and seal unwanted air leaks; and reconnect, seal and insulate the ductwork. Winners also will receive a heating and cooling system tune-up and LED bright stik™ bulbs courtesy of General Electric.
     Follow progress of the energy efficiency makeovers at ecahomemakeover.com or SmartEnergyTips.org
     North Arkansas Electric Cooperative serves more than 36,000 active accounts throughout seven counties. The cooperative’s headquarters is located in Salem, and full-service offices are located in Ash Flat and Mountain Home. For more information, visit www.naeci.com or call 870-895-3221.