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New program looks to help cut costs on energy bills for elderly homeowners

We're at the point of summer where opening your electric bill can be scary. But we're always looking for ways to save you some money.
NES Free Attic Insulation Program
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — We're at the point of summer where opening your electric bill can be scary. But we're always looking for ways to save you some money!

Nashville Electric Service has a new program called Insulation for Impact.

Good insulation keeps the cool air in during the summer months, and your heat from escaping during the winter.

NES is looking 80 homeowners in need of insulation, and they will install it for free.

NewsChannel 5's Carrie Sharp went down to NES Headquarters in downtown Nashville today, where she talked to NES Sustainability Manager Kathryn Pohlman about who qualifies for the program.

"We're looking for seniors that are NES customers. They are need to be in a single family dwelling, so a stand alone home, and we also have some income eligibility requirements."

Homeowners and renters can apply. That deadline is July 31.

You can do that online here or in-person the next three Wednesdays from 1:00 - 4:00 PM at NES on Church Street.

Do you have more information about this story? You can email us at newsroom@newschannel5.com.

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This is a story I immediately went home and showed my boys - young athletes with big dreams. The Vanderbilt football team's success has stolen the spotlight - what I love about Steve Layman's story is he reveals the individual hardships it took to get there. As Clark Lea says, "we all have scuff marks." This team proves perseverance pays off!

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