What Can You Get For A Dollar? More Than Many Think

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What Can You Get For A Dollar? More Than ManyThink (NAPSA)—If you think $1 doesn’t buy much any more, you may care to think again. In fact, $1 will get you: Two postage stamps (with changeleft over); wo Z A sandwich, side or dessert at many major fast-food chains; A lottery ticket in a number of states; A box of paper clips at office supply chains; e A year’s worth of the energy needed to run an ENERGY STAR-— qualified Broan or NuTone ventilation fan. Whetherit’s to deal with excess moisture, odor and indoor pollutants or improving the overall quality of indoorair, that fan can mean you have a healthier home. It can mean an attractive one, too. The ENERGY STAR—qualified lineup of Broan and NuTone ventilation fans is comprised of some 35 different models including basic fan, fan/light and fan/light/night-light combinations and humidity-sensing fan variations. According to governmentofficials, earning the ENERGY STAR meansfans meet the strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE). Thefans that incorporate a light use 70 percent less energy on average than standard models; these fans provide better efficiency and comfort with less noise and use highperformance motors that work better and last longer than motors used in conventional models. In addition, they can feature improved blade For a dollar a year, you can keep your home more comfortable and healthier for your family, the environment and the economy. design, providing better performance and longerlife. Broan and NuTone fans are designed, engineered, manufactured and customer supported in the U.S., which helps keep their carbon footprint smaller than that of many similar products. As homeowners weatherize their homes, the EPA cautions homeownersnotto overlook their home’s ventilation needs so as to avoid the buildupof indoorair pollutants. The U.S. Department of Energy’s Weatherization Assistance Program offers homeowners an important incentive: Weatherization service providerswill install energy efficiency measures in the homes of qualifying homeowners free of charge. As manyas 30 million U.S. families are eligible. To get more information on the incen- tive, go to http://apps1.eere.energy. gov/weatherization/apply.cfm. For a list of ENERGY STARqualified fans, visit www.Broan.com or www.NuTone.com orcall (800) 558-1711 or (888) 336-3948.