NES Video Contest to Reward Creative Homeowners

NES Video Contest to Reward Creative Homeowners

Nashville, Tenn. – Nashville Electric Service is unveiling the Go Green on the Silver Screen video contest for NES customers. Grab your video camera and tell us why you need an In-Home Energy Evaluation to help you lower your electric bills and save you money. The videos will be judged by a panel of energy experts and fans will have a chance to vote for their favorites on YouTube. The grand prize winner will receive up to $4,500 in home energy improvements provided by E3 INNOVATE. How to Enter 1. Upload your video to www.youtube.com. 2. Download and return the contest registration form. If your video is approved, it will be posted to the NES YouTube channel, which officially enters it into the contest. Entries are due by 11:59 p.m. CST on May 7, 2010. Winners will be announced on May 24. What can I win? – Grand Prize: In-Home Energy Evaluation and up to $4,500 in energy improvements such as air sealing, duct sealing, and attic insulation provided by E3 INNOVATE – 2nd place: In-Home Energy Evaluation valued at $150 – 3rd place: $100 gift card from Home Depot – Fan Favorite: Flip Video camcorder Judging Criteria Videos will be judged based on content and delivery of the message (40%), creativity and originality (35%), and quality of production (25%). Judges include: Jeff Barrie – Kilowatt Ours empowers communities to improve the environment, health and economy by educating and inspiring people to conserve energy and choose renewable power. Sam Davidson – Cool People Care exists to motivate and educate people in order to mobilize them to change their world by living a more caring lifestyle. Anne Davis – Chair, Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Environment Tiffany Wilmot – Wilmot Inc. connects environmentally responsible business practices with increased profitability for clients through waste prevention, energy conservation, and material reduction. Dont forget to reference In-Home Energy Evaluation in your video. The program provides homeowners with a personalized report of recommended energy efficiency improvements based on a detailed inspection of their home and offers cash incentives or financing for implementing any recommendations. You can watch an actual In-Home Evaluation being done at www.youtube.com/NashvilleElectric. Check out all the details of the Go Green on the Silver Screen video contest on our website. All contestants should read the Official Rules before entering. Nashville Electric Service is one of the 12 largest public electric utilities in the nation, distributing energy to more than 355,000 customers in Middle Tennessee. E3 INNOVATE is a home performance company in Middle Tennessee that helps home owners and builders make wise investments in energy efficiency. For more information, visit www.e3innovate.com.