"We are looking to reward the best energy savers in the Grandview Heights area. Since our scoring system allows small users to compete evenly with large users, everyone has an equal chance.
"How it works There are two contests: electricity usage and natural gas usage. Contestants can enter one or both contests.
"Electricity Find the item “Total Usage (Past 12 Months)”near the end of your most recent electricity bill (July or August 2008). Then find the same item on an earlier bill (January 2007 to July 2008). Record the numbers and mail to Al Rosenfield al.sustain@sbcglobal.net
"Example:
"August 2007 through July 2008 – 3071 kWh
"February 2007 through Jan 2008 — 3116 kWh
"Gas The procedure is the same, except that the number showing twelve-month usage is located at the bottom of the right-hand column on your bill.
"Example:
"September 2007 through August 2008 - 4868 Ccf
"June 2006 through May 2007 - 4985 Ccf
"All entries are due on August 31, 2008.
"Who is eligible To enter the contest you must pay an electric or gas bill for an address in the Grandview area, which means between the Olentangy and Scioto Rivers. The northern boundary is addresses on W. Fifth Ave. Everyone is free to enter - individuals, businesses, industries, and government.
"Judging The winners will be the contestants with the largest percentage decreases in usage. Here is an example of how it will work for gas:
"Contestant A Contestant B
"Aug 2007 through July 2008 – 4850 Ccf Sep 2007 through Aug 2008 – 1951 Ccf
"Feb 2007 through Jan 2008 — 5010 Ccf Nov 2006 through Oct. 2007 – 2057 Ccf
"Difference = - 160 Ccf (3.2 % of 5010) - 106 kWh (5.2 % of 2057)
"Contestant B wins because he made the effort to cut his usage by a bigger percentage, even though Contestant A saved more gas.
"There are two other requirements for winners to qualify. They must provide the judges with copies of their bills and an explanation of what they did to save energy. The judges can disqualify a winner if the saving is based on some unusual circumstances (got a programable thermostat is good, closed the house and went to Florida for the Winter disqualifies).
"?Prizes List needed.
"Any Questions Contact Al Rosenfield
