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. e C Bz dncredlble' Fakini Uiscounts:. Residential Energy Efficiency Project launched in Waterloo "Boil, boil, toil and trouble, {urnace burn and atmosphere bubble!" say the student actors who opened the official launch of the Residential Energy Effiâ€" ciency Project (REEP) last Friâ€" day at the University of Waterloo‘s environmental studâ€" ies courtyard The launch included a rocket to symbolize the liftâ€"off ol this innovative project that is helping residents of Waterâ€" loo Region make their homes more energy efficient The launch was attended by many partners and supporters including Members of Parliaâ€" ment Karen Redman and lynn Myers. Student actors from the Waterloo Public Interest Research Group performed a Shakespearian play entitled "REEPio and Juliet" asking the question... . "Juliet, what warmth through yonder winâ€" dow seeps?". "Homes represent an area WPIRG Action [ words â€" [ Book Events 1 Isots=s OKtODET | "Homes represent an area where there is tremendous opportunity for energy effiâ€" cigncy," says Ryan Kennedy, an environmental studies student interning with REEP. Redmann and Meyers cut a ribbon made of dollar signs and carbon dioxide molecules. "We wanted to show how this project is helping to cut Theatre members performed Friday at the Launch of REEP in Waterloo. A more efficient home means reduced energy costs, reduced _ emissions _ and improved health. REEP. started conducting evaluations in the region last May. During the pilot period 300 homes were evaluated using the tool EnerGuide for Houses. From this sample size it was determined that the average home in Waterloo Region could reduce their energy Evaluations generally take a couple hours and can be booked by calling the Univerâ€" sity of Waterloo at 888â€"4567 ext. 6661. The cost for participating is $25 â€" the value of the evaluaâ€" tions is approximately $300. REEP received $220,000 in funding from the federal govâ€" ernment‘s Climate Change Action Fund. Over the iwo years of this project. 3500 homes will have the opportuâ€" nity to have an energy evaluaâ€" tion. Myvers challenged residents of Waterloo Region, especially the younger citizens, to keep the environment as a top priority FINE AUTOMOBILE BCDY AND PA Meticulous Restoration Original Paint Finishes Unsurpassed Collision Repair FINE AUTO INC 15 Centennial Dr. Kitchener MLith Specializing in BMW PORSCHE JAGUAR Mercedes Benz Dealer Authorized MIkhikh 578â€"2052 PP