Rochelle to co-host Energy 101 event on Zoom

State Rep. Kara Rochelle to co-host an “Energy 101: Learn & Save Event” to break down how to save on your energy bill, to help customers understand charges, and learn how to switch to a lower cost energy supplier. 

The event will be held this Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

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In addition, those who attend the event will receive a coupon for a free home energy audit, which includes weather-stripping, duct sealing, installation of water saving low-flow devices, efficiency tests for appliances, and more. Rochelle said she has partnered with F.F. Hitchcock to provide this service. 

The average home will receive about $1,000 in services and realize up to $200 in savings annually from this home energy audit. The first 25 to redeem the coupon will receive priority scheduling, with the audit being performed before July 1 to ensure the most savings during the hottest months of the year. 

Appointments can be scheduled by calling the number on the coupon provided to attendees of the energy event.

This is from a press release from Rochelle's office. 

Derby Public Library to sponsor college planning program via Zoom

DERBY - Derby Public Library will sponsor a college planning program via Zoom from 6-7:30 p.m. Dec. 16.

You will learn how the Expected Family Contribution is calculated, which assets are counted and which are ignored, and how to increase your chances for Financial Aid. 

Divorced parents and grandparents will learn the best way to structure savings for potential graduates.

This program is presented by Rebecca Miller and the Financial Awareness Foundation – a non-profit dedicated to the advancement of financial literacy.

Register here https://bit.ly/2IURxP0 or by 4:30 p.m. on the day of the program to receive the Zoom link and password.

YOU MUST PROVIDE YOUR LIBRARY BARCODE NUMBER TO BE APPROVED. 

If you do not have a library card, email dplreference@biblio.org.