Residents can save money and energy by participating in the Southwest Pennsylvania Air Quality Partnership, Inc.’s programmable thermostat rebate program in October and November at 12 participating True Value stores in Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, and Westmoreland Counties.

“Residents have an opportunity to help improve our area’s air quality by conserving energy in their homes through the use of a programmable thermostat,” said Betsy Mallison, Partnership Rebate Program Coordinator. “Conserving energy also helps to put more money in your pocket.”

The Partnership is offering 100 $50 rebates, available on a first-come, first-serve basis, one rebate per household, on one of four models of programmable thermostats at the True Value stores. 

While True Value carries many thermostat models, the rebate will be valid on the following models: Lux TX500E, White Rodgers P200, Honeywell RTH7500D and the Honeywell RTH7600D.  The program will run through the end of November or until the rebates run out. 

“In today's fast paced lives, the average family is out of there house by 8 a.m. and doesn’t return until 5p.m.,” said Andy Armhein, president of Evey True Value.  “Why would you want to heat or cool your house all day long when no one is there?   By programming the thermostat to adjust the temperature when you are not home, you can save up to 33 percent on your energy costs”

The purchase of the new programmable thermostat must be completed by Nov. 30 and the rebate information postmarked and mailed in to the Partnership no later than Dec.15.  To claim the rebate, residents need to send a copy of a receipt, the UPC code from the product box and the rebate coupon they received at the True Value Store. 

The Southwest Pennsylvania Air Quality Partnership offers additional energy saving tips for the upcoming winter season--

--  Put weather stripping along your windows and doorways to eliminate the breeze that comes through any gaps;

-- Zone your house by closing heat vents in the rooms that are not being used;

-- Let the sunshine in your room during the day and close the blinds in the evening to keep the cold out;

-- Save money by installing compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) and use up to 75 percent less energy than either halogen or incandescent bulbs; and

-- Turn off the light when you leave the room. 

For more tips, visit the Southwest Pennsylvania Air Quality Partnership website.

10/14/2013