2010 Calendar of Energy Conservation

In 2008, the average household spent almost $2,000 on home energy bills. On average, about half of the energy used in homes is expended on space conditioning (i.e. heating and cooling). Despite technological improvements, many American lifestyle changes have put higher demands on heating and cooling resources. Computers, plasma-screen televisions, more appliances. they all add up to higher utility bills. Furthermore, the average size of homes built in the United States has increased significantly, from 1,500 feet in 1970 to 2,300 feet in 2005. But homeowners can save 10-50 percent each year by making smart energy choices..

Kissimmee Utility Authority invites students to use the power of art to promote energy conservation in the utility's 16th annual calendar art contest. The annual talent hunt is open to Osceola County students enrolled in kindergarten through grade 5, including public, private and homeschooled students.

Students are asked to use crayons, markers, paints or computer-generated graphics to depict an electrical safety message in their entry. A panel of local judges will select twelve of the entries - one for each calendar month - that will be featured in KUA's 2010 Calendar of Energy Conservation.

Every student who submits an entry will be honored with a letter of appreciation, a small prize and a copy of the full-color calendar. The twelve winners will have their artwork featured in the 2010 calendar and receive a $100 cash prize. The calendars will be distributed free of charge, beginning in December.

The deadline for entries is 5:00 pm on Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.

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