WGL Volunteers Helped Hundreds Beat Winter’s Icy Chill
November 07 2016 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
Annual Day of Weatherization Delivered Energy
Efficiency and Solar Power
WGL’s annual “Day of Weatherization” volunteer event brought the
warmth and light of affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern
energy to hundreds of local residents who might otherwise have
difficulty staying warm this winter or keeping the lights on.
Throughout the day on Saturday, November
5, 215 volunteers
of WGL employees, friends and families came together
to do everything from weatherizing homes to installing solar
panels. By the time the
teams were finished, 105 homes
across Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia,
will have had their heating and electrical bills reduced.
The volunteers were busy:
- Replacing or
installing caulking on windows and doors
- Installing plastic on windows
- Providing weather stripping
- Installing faucet aerators that
reduce the amount of hot water used, thereby saving money
- Replacing furnace filters
In addition to providing these efficiency benefits, WGL
partnered with solar provider GRID Alternatives, a nonprofit
organization that brings the benefits of solar technology to people
who would not otherwise have access.
Together, WGL and GRID installed solar panels on an affordable
housing apartment building in Southeast Washington, D.C., which is
home to more than 185 residents in 94 units. The electricity
generated by the solar array will power all common areas, and allow
for investment of those savings in refurbishing tenant apartments
for better energy efficiency and lower heating costs. Tenant units
will also be upgraded with new windows, new heating and
cooling units, new energy efficient kitchen appliances and hot
water heaters.
“At WGL, we are committed to providing affordable, reliable and
sustainable energy to all communities,” said Terry McCallister,
Chairman and CEO of WGL Holdings, Inc and Washington Gas. “This
volunteer day brings that commitment to life and it is gratifying
to be able to provide energy answers to help those most in need in
the national capital region.”
Area officials joining WGL and GRID Alternatives for the Day of
Weatherization included Tommy Wells, Director of the District
Department of Energy and Environment and Trayon White, Ward 8
Democratic Nominee, champions of building a sustainable and smart
metro area.
“The Mid-Atlantic office is excited once again to be working
with WGL and the Day of Weatherization. As part of this year's
partnership, GRID is expanding our services to tenants and managers
of multifamily buildings in DC,” said Nicole Steele, Executive
Director of GRID Alternatives Mid-Atlantic. “This is an important
phase of our expansion encouraging renters and building
owners to realize the benefits of solar. We are excited to be
partnering with employees of WGL to kick-off this new
initiative."
Continuing a tradition that began in 2005 with Washington Gas
leading the weatherization of area homes, this year’s community
energy efficiency efforts included volunteers from all WGL
entities: Washington Gas, WGL Energy, Hampshire Gas and WGL
Midstream.
To learn more about energy efficiency and the steps you can take
to prepare for the colder months, click here.
About WGL
WGL (NYSE: WGL), headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a leading
source for clean, efficient and diverse energy solutions. With
activities and assets across the U.S., WGL consists of Washington
Gas, WGL Energy, WGL Midstream and Hampshire Gas. WGL provides
options for natural gas, electricity, green power and energy
services, including generation, storage, transportation,
distribution, supply and efficiency. Our calling as a company is to
make energy surprisingly easy for our employees, our community and
all our customers. Whether you are a homeowner or renter, small
business or multinational corporation, state and local or federal
agency, WGL is here to provide Energy Answers. Ask Us. For more
information, visit us at www.wgl.com.
About GRID Alternatives
GRID Alternatives is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization that makes renewable energy technology and job
training accessible to low-income communities. We bring together
community partners, volunteers and job trainees to implement solar
power and energy efficiency for low-income families, providing
energy cost savings, valuable hands-on experience, and a source of
clean, local energy that benefits us all. More than 7,500 families
have benefited from our work to-date, saving $212 million in
lifetime electricity costs, and over 28,000 people have received
solar training. www.gridalternatives.org/midatlantic
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