On Saturday, June 25, Sustainable Princeton invites Princeton residents to a unique “Housewarming” house tour. Rather than admire the furnishings, architecture or landscape, Sustainable Princeton will be touring attics, basements and fireplaces in search of energy leaks from 9:45 to 12:30 p.m.
“Housewarming” is a pilot initiative sponsored by Sustainable Princeton and the Princeton Environmental Commission. The goal is to bring together residents to improve the energy performance of their homes, free of charge.
“If you have been interested in learning how to reduce energy in your home, but have not known where to find the information or how to begin, don’t miss this opportunity. We want to inspire residents to be better informed so they apply what they have learned in their own homes.” says Heidi Fichtenbaum, co-chair of the Housewarming project and a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified architect.
The Housewarming team was recently trained at the Isles Center for Energy and Environmental Training (CEET) about how to implement simple home energy improvements. The group will use a checklist to assess a range of tasks most homeowners can accomplish on their own.
During this weekend’s inaugural tours and discussion, the Housewarming team will be accompanied by a LEED certified architect, Herrontown Builders and AmeriCorps Energy Service Corps representatives.
All are welcome. Please meet at:
• 9:45 a.m.: 38 Carnahan Place, home of Heidi Fichtenbaum & Antonio Reinero. Introductions, tour the house, checklist in hand.
• 11 a.m. 111 Jefferson Road, home of Thomas Onder. Tour the house, checklist in hand.
• 12:30 p.m.: 56 Wheatsheaf Lane, home of Diane Landis and Bobby Hackett. Tour the house, checklist in hand. Refreshments immediately following.
Please email or call if you have any questions: Heidi Fichtenbaum, [email protected], 609 252-0924.
