Ars Inland Empire Hosts Contest Asking Students How To Conserve Energy

TEMECULA, Calif. - March 4, 2014 - PRLog -- CORONA, Calif. – Mar. 3, 2014 – American Residential Services (ARS), a residential heating and air conditioning service company in Corona, has partnered with the Temecula Valley Foundation for Excellence in Education (TVFEE) on the “Think Green” Contest benefitting students in the Temecula Valley Unified School District. Eligible students are invited to submit ideas on how to conserve energy in their communities between March 15 and April 15, 2014 for a chance to win cash prizes and be announced at the 4^th Annual Taste of Temecula on April 26, 2014.

ARS and the TVFEE, an organization committed to providing exceptional learning opportunities for the community and its students, are encouraging fourth through twelfth grade students in the Temecula Valley Unified School District to enter. Submissions must show how people can reduce the load on the energy grid and the impact their idea could have on their community. Categories will be divided based on grade level: elementary school (fourth and fifth grades), middle school (sixth through eighth grades) and high school (ninth through twelfth grades). The high school student with the winning idea will be awarded a $500 cash prize; the middle school and elementary school finalists will be awarded $300 and $200 cash prizes, respectively. In addition, ARS will match the total prize earnings with a $1,000 donation to the TVFEE.

To enter, students must submit an energy-saving idea in the form of a written essay, drawing or model. All entries must include a thorough explanation, the potential impact of the idea on the economy and/or community, and how the idea can be implemented throughout their community. Winners will be announced on April 26, 2014 at the 4^th Annual Taste of Temecula Valley. Projects must be submitted to ARSthinkgreen@boltpr.com no later than April 15. In addition to cash prizes and ARS’ donation match, ARS will also donate $30 to the TVFEE for every ARS Home Service Plan purchased by Temecula Valley residents between March 1 and May 31, 2014.

The ARS Home Service Plan (HSP)includes two full-service maintenance tune-ups or inspections within a one-year period. HSP membership guarantees customers’ benefits and services for their homes, including discounts on repairs and selected services, priority scheduling and a full one-year guarantee on all work performed.

For more information about the “Think Green” contest, please visit the Temecula Valley Foundation for Excellence in Education website (http://www.tvfee.org/index.php?option=com_content&vie...), email ARSthinkgreen@boltpr.com or call (949) 436-3632. For more information about the TVFEE, visit www.tvfee.org. To learn more about ARS’s award-winning heating, air conditioning and indoor air quality services or to make a Home Service Plan appointment, visit www.arscalifornia.com.

About American Residential Services (ARS)

Founded in 1997, ARS is a leading brand of American Residential Services L.L.C., which provides heating, air conditioning, and indoor air quality services to residential and commercial customers nationwide.   The knowledgeable team of ARS technicians delivers the highest quality professional HVAC services. ARS is committed to exceptional customer service, with its Exceptional Service Guarantee that assures ARS will always make it right for customers. For more information, visit www.arscalifornia.com and www.ars.com or call (866) 247-1824.

About the Temecula Valley Foundation for Excellence in Education (TVFEE)

An all-volunteer, 501(c) 3 nonprofit corporation, the Temecula Valley Foundation for Excellence in Education seeks to assist TVUSD schools by enhancing the teaching and learning experience for students in Grades K-12. The foundation’s board of directors includes parents, local business owners, residents, and educators. The overall goal of the foundation is to support curriculum-enhancement and enrichment programs in the arts, sciences, and technology.  TVFEE sponsors summer- and after-school programs and annual mini grants for educators. Since 2011, the Foundation has awarded over $35,000 in grants to TVUSD schools to support the arts, science, and technology curriculum. Website: www.TVFEE.org.

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