Sears to Demonstrate New Home Energy Audit Service at Go Green Expo Jan. 24-25, 2009, at L.A. Convention Center

January 23, 2009

Show Visitors Can Save $275 on a Sears Blue Climate Crew Audit While They Learn How to Reduce their Energy Bills Go Green Expo LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Attendees of the Go Green Expo, Jan. 24-25 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, can learn how to make their homes more energy-efficient, cut their utility bills, and save money all at the same time. The Sears Home Energy Audit, introduced in late 2008 to Orange County residents and scheduled to be demonstrated at the L.A. show, uses diagnostic tools to assess a home’s energy-efficiency and comfort and provides a customized strategy for correcting the problems and achieving specific energy- and money-saving results. Sears is the nation’s largest provider of home services, making more than 13 million service calls annually. The company launched its Home Energy Audits in Orange County in late 2008. Sears representatives will be present at the Go Green Expo on Saturday, Jan. 24, and Sunday, Jan. 25, to answer questions and speak about home energy savings concepts and the benefits of an energy audit. As an added bonus, visitors to the Go Green Expo can pay just $275 for the Sears Home Energy Audit and Personalized Report – a 50 percent savings off the $550 regular price. Participants who use Sears to make the recommended improvements to their home can apply that $275 toward the cost of those services that qualify.* The audit cost also includes an onsite retest after home improvements made through Sears to ensure the improvements are delivering results. “Most homeowners want to make their homes more efficient, but assume the process is too complicated and expensive,” explained Elliot Baldini, senior marketing analyst for Sears Home Services. “The Sears Home Energy Audit takes the guesswork out of home energy efficiency by giving homeowners prioritized action steps to maximize their energy- and money-saving results.” A limited number of Sears Home Energy Audits will be given away to Go Green Expo visitors via sweepstakes in the Sears booth (#134) throughout the show at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Participants must enter in person at the Sears booth, but don’t need to be present to win. No purchase is necessary. Residents from throughout Orange and Los Angeles counties are eligible for the free assessments. The company expects to service all of Los Angeles in the near future. Part of the Home Performance with Energy Star® program, the Sears Home Energy Audit is a collaborative effort with the California Building Performance Contractors Association and the Building Performance Institute, both of which provided training and certification for the Sears team.

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