”Saving Money and Protecting the Planet: Energy Efficiency and Conservation in the Home or Business”

Vin Graziano, RISE

RISE Engineering is one of the longest operating energy efficiency organizations in the country. The successor organization to Rhode Islanders Saving Energy, it was founded in 1977 as a "one-stop" center for energy efficiency. RISE was acquired by Thielsch Engineering, Inc. in 1995. RISE has provided services to well over 200,000 commercial, industrial, multifamily, institutional, and residential buildings in New England. In addition to services provided directly to energy end-users, RISE works extensively under contract to public utilities and other energy program sponsors in New England. 

Jon Dember, Conservation Services Group

Jon Dember is an Outreach Support Specialist for the Energy Star Homes program in New England, covering Rhode Island, eastern Connecticut, and Massachusetts. He will provide an overview of the Energy Star Homes program, which helps people build high levels of comfort, indoor air quality, and energy efficiency into their new homes. Learn about available incentives for Energy Star Home certification, nationally recognized for representing greater value, lower operating cost, increased durability, comfort, and safety.