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City sponsors $1 million residential weatherization program

By Arlinda Broady
May 23, 2011

A City of Atlanta residential weatherization program will provide $1 million in rebates for some home energy efficiency improvements over the next 18 months. SHINE (Sustainable Home Initiative in the New Economy), a federally grant-funded program offers homeowners up to $3,500 in rebates towards air sealing, insulation improvement, weatherstripping, caulking, and the replacement of leaky doors and windows.

To learn more about SHINE and to apply, go to www.shineatlanta.com, e-mail shine@atlantaga.gov or call at (404) 954-8500.

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