The guest speaker at this event will be LSU AgCenter Associate Andre Olagues. This workshop will help residents understand the options of different heating and cooling systems for their home. The seminar will discuss the energy efficiency ratings of home cooling systems, and explain how the requirements for efficiency ratings are established. By learning how to select the most efficient and comfortable home environment systems when their current units need replacing, homeowners can reduce soaring energy costs.

The Rebuilding Information Station (RIS) is a collaborative effort of the University of New Orleans Center for Hazards Assessment, Response and Technology, the LSU AgCenter, Tulane University's City Center and The Road Home. The Home Rebuilding seminar on May 5 is free to the public, but attendees are requested to phone the Community Center at 504.281.2512 or visit the Community Center office in order to register for this session. For more information, please contact RIS at 504.280.5577.