With a 35% natural gas hike expected this winter, kids are encouraged to find new ways to save on energy costs with a unique online challenge that just might teach their parents a thing or two CLEVELAND, Aug. 19
CLEVELAND, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Responding to bleak reports that
natural gas costs could rise as much as 35% this winter, Stanek Windows is
running an online contest that encourages kids to get involved in saving
energy while teaching their parents a thing or two about where significant
energy loss occurs in the home.
The Stanek Windows "Take Your Parents Back to School Challenge" features
an online home energy quiz that puts conventional ideas to the test. With the
aid of a printable room-by-room guide, participants identify energy zappers in
their own homes, and translate estimated energy loss into actual dollar
amounts. All participants that complete the short quiz will be entered into a
drawing for a new laptop computer and $500 gas card. The winning child's
school will receive a $1,000 cash prize to help offset the widespread
extracurricular funding cuts prompted by rising energy costs.
Sven Kramer, general manager for Stanek Windows comments, "It's a great
way for kids to see they really can make a difference. They can save energy to
help protect the environment, and help their family out at the same time."
Kramer says the energy saving ideas presented in the Stanek Windows Challenge
go beyond turning off lights and replacing incandescent bulbs with fluorescent
ones to include ideas most parents haven't heard before. "Kids will have fun
educating their parents. After years of hearing 'turn the lights off!' kids
will enjoy telling their parents to 'turn the fan off!'" Kramer says bathroom
fans can pull the heated air from a home in a matter of minutes. "We're all
getting hit hard by energy costs. This is a fun way to make a real
difference."
To participate in The Stanek Windows "Take Your Parents Back to School
Challenge," and to view the complete rules, go to
http://www.StanekBackToSchoolChallenge.com or call 216-341-7700.
About Stanek Windows
Stanek Windows is located in Clearwater/Tampa, Cuyahoga Heights/Cleveland
and Waukesha/Milwaukee. The company offers a full line of Energy Star windows,
as well as patio doors, exterior doors and siding and gutter systems.
Established 1983.
SOURCE Stanek Windows
