Pinellas County's Extension office is offering free classes this month on energy conservation.
During the hour-long classes, attendees can learn the best way to achieve energy efficiency in their homes, how to spend less on their power bills and how to save energy without sacrificing comfort. Topics will include lighting choices, phantom energy loss, maintaining appliances and weatherization.
Residents can register by visiting Pinellas County Extension and clicking on the Sustainable Living link under the programs by department tab or by calling (727) 582-2100. Registered attendees will receive an advanced energy efficiency kit containing materials and devices to help make energy decisions and changes in their homes.
Classes begin today. Here is the schedule: '
- Tuesday, 1 p.m. - Clearwater Public Library
- Saturday, Oct. 13 - 10 a.m. - Brooker Creek Preserve
- Tuesday, Oct. 16 - 1 p.m. - Pinellas County Extension, Largo
- Wednesday, Oct. 17 - 6 p.m. - Dunedin Public Library
- Wednesday, Oct. 24 - 3:30 p.m. - Palm Harbor Public Library
- Saturday, Oct. 27 - 10 a.m. - Weedon Island Preserve
Pinellas County Extension is a partnership between Pinellas County government and the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences as part of a nationwide network of land grant universities.
The mission of Pinellas County Extension is to provide research-based knowledge and education programs enabling people to make practical decisions to improve their quality of life and the world around them. Education focuses on sustainable living, lawn and garden, families and consumers, and 4-H youth development.