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Tuesday, March 30th

12 — 1 p.m.

Research Roundtable | Improving Energy Efficiency in Historic (and not so historic) Houses

$5 for Non-Members
Free for HC Members

Register

Virtual Attendance

Does your house feel drafty? Are you wondering why your energy bills are so high? If so, this presentation will go over several simple and cost-effective ways to improve the energy efficiency in your house. You'll be surprised to see how much of an impact a few, do-it-your-self measures can make in creating a more comfortable and cost-effective home.   

This virtual Research Roundtable will be held online via Zoom. Upon registering, participants will receive an email with the web link to the program. Admission is free for HC members and $5 for non-members.

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All historic house and garden tours start at the Gift Shop at Robert Mills.
1616 Blanding Street
Columbia, SC 29201

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