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Treasurer McCord Sheds Light on PA's Energy Efficiency Loan Program During Earth Hour

Posted on: Friday, 27 March 2009, 16:49 CDT

Keystone HELP provides low-interest loans for energy-efficient home improvements

HARRISBURG, Pa., March 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "This Saturday, shutting off unused lights in homes and businesses for one hour will demonstrate a bright idea," Treasurer Rob McCord reminded Pennsylvanians. The third annual Earth Hour, held Saturday, March 28, 2009, will underscore the cost savings and environmental benefits of reduced energy consumption, but Treasurer McCord encouraged families to permanently adopt this practice by installing energy efficient equipment in their homes through the Keystone Home Energy Loan Program, or Keystone HELP.

"Events like Earth Hour remind us that adapting green practices in our everyday lives can have real benefits for both our environment and our wallets," Treasurer McCord said. "Now more than ever, Pennsylvania families are looking for ways to cut costs wherever they can. By using Keystone HELP to install energy efficient-equipment, you'll never be in the dark about your household energy costs again."

Treasurer McCord encouraged Earth Hour participants to log on to www.keystonehelp.com and learn how to finance the cost of energy efficient home improvements that will produce almost immediate savings in monthly utility bills.

Created by the Pennsylvania Treasury Department and AFC First Financial Corporation of Allentown, Keystone HELP offers affordable energy efficiency financing options, including rebates and low-interest loans, enabling Commonwealth homeowners to purchase and install energy-efficient equipment or to undertake whole-house improvements that will result in reduced energy consumption. The program is made possible with funding provided by the Pennsylvania Treasury Department, the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

Applications and program guidelines are available at www.keystonehelp.com. The deadline for applications is June 30.

Pennsylvania Treasurer Rob McCord is committed to managing the Commonwealth's assets for the benefit of all Pennsylvanians. A respected business leader, McCord is focused on strengthening the state's economy, enhancing the financial security of Pennsylvanians, and increasing the efficiency and transparency of the Treasury. To learn more about Treasurer McCord's initiatives and programs, please visit the Pennsylvania Treasury Department at www.patreasury.org.

SOURCE Pennsylvania Treasury Department

Source: PR Newswire

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