10.25.2009
Schneider Electric is sponsoring the construction of a home between Oct. 21-27 as part of ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition TV show. The home is being constructed near the company’s Peru, Ind., facility. Schneider Electric will provide energy-efficient products, volunteer support from the local plant and a financial contribution to support the family receiving the custom-built home.

Schneider Electric is donating the following products designed to help reduce energy consumption and lower costs for the homeowner:

• Juno recessed LED downlights that save 85 percent in energy costs annually over traditional incandescent fixtures.
• Load center and circuit breakers, including the Square D 240V NQ lighting panelboard from Schneider Electric.
• Whole-house surge protection, namely the Surgebreaker Plus whole-house surge protector, which provides surge protection ratings of 80,000A.

In addition to product donations, Schneider Electric is making a cash donation to the family, bringing the company’s total donation to approximately $40,000. Throughout the build this week, employees from Schneider Electric’s facility in Peru will volunteer on-site.

For more information about this week’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition build, visit the Web site of the primary sponsor of this build, Hallmark Homes.