"Help My House" in South Carolina
Channel: eesionline
Date: 03/04/2018

Beginning in 2010, EESI has collaborated with South Carolina's rural electric cooperatives on their "Help My House" program to help co-op members finance energy efficiency improvements to their homes through their electric bills.

Learn what a difference "Help My House" made for Diane Taylor of Monetta, SC. Her house was one of the first enrolled in the program. For no upfront payment, she received a new heat and air conditioning unit, a new thermostat, revamped duct work, and new insulation.

Diane is now saving at least $250 a month in energy bills!

Manufactured homes, like Diane's, represent about a quarter of the housing stock served by South Carolina's electric cooperatives—that's the highest percentage in the country. These homes often have air leaks and major energy efficiency issues that make electric bills soar.

"Help My House" offers zero-down loans and trained contractors to help homeowners save energy and money. Participants pay back the loans on their monthly electric bills. Energy savings more than cover the loan payments!

This video was produced by the Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina with support from EESI. Special thanks to The JPB Foundation, the McKnight Foundation, the Merck Family Fund, and The New York Community Trust.


Learn more at http://www.eesi.org/obf