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FEMA Disaster Recovery
If you sustained losses or damages from the storms in May, you may be eligible for disaster relief. FEMA has a Disaster Recovery Center set up at Moss Middle School, located at 2565 Russellville Road in Bowling Green. You can also call FEMA at 1-800-621-3362, or visit the website at www.disasterassistance.gov. If you are a renter or homeowner and received a Small Business Administration (SBA) loan and suffered damages, you can contact the SBA at 1-800-659-2955, or visit the website at www.sba.gov.
Also, TVA is offering incentives to encourage eligible commercial and industrial business owners to install high efficiency lighting and heating and cooling as they rebuild. Read more here. TVA also has a disaster assistance initiative for residential customers. Read more...
Appliance Rebate Program
The Kentucky Department for Energy Development and Independence has received funding from the U.S. Department of Energy for a State Energy Efficient Rebate Program. This program will launch on Earth Day, April 22, 2010. Click here to learn more.
Tankless Water Heaters
If you are considering installing a tankless water heater, there are some things you may want to consider. Click here to see what Consumer Reports Magazine had to say about tankless water heaters.
The Future of Electricity
We all are concerned about legislation that may affect the price of electricity. Hopefully, Congress will develop climate change and energy legislation that achieves the nation's energy and environmental objectives in the most afforable manner possible. Stay informed on what Congress is doing by visiting the websites of Senator Jim Bunning and Senator Mitch McConnell.
Co-op Connections Card 
As a member of Warren RECC, a Touchstone Energy cooperative, you can receive discounts on
products
and services from participating local and national businesses. The Co-op Connections
member benefit program is absolutely free.
Here's what you get:
- Great discounts from businesses in your community.
- 10% - 60% discounts on prescriptions at participating pharmacies.
- Access to over 56,000 national and regional pharmacy chain stores, including CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Target, and many more. Search online to find discounted prices on prescriptions (www.rxpricequotes.com) and participating locations (www.locateproviders.com).
- To find businesses in your area who participate in the program and offer discounts, go to www.connections.coop.
To get your card, visit any Warren RECC. Once we verify you are a member, you're on your way to savings with the Co-op Connections card.
In-Home Energy Evaluation Program
Warren RECC and TVA are making it easier than ever to become energy efficient while also saving money. With the new In-Home Evaluation Program, you can reduce your power usage and receive a cash incentive or financing assistance for installing home energy improvements. For more information, call 1-866-441-1430. Read more...
TVA's residential Power Cost Adjustment for the month of September 2010. Read more ...
Using Electricity Wisely
Today, the cost of energy is on everyone's mind. But the one thing to remember is that each of us can make a difference in the amount of electricity we use. We do have the power to take control of our electricity consumption. Click here to find out ways you can begin using electricity wisely.