On September 24, 2009 the City of Lowell in partnership with National Grid, Advanced Building Analysis, Umass Lowell, Lowell Green Building Commission and the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources announced the winning entries to the “Getting to Zero Energy Competition”.  The winning entry in the non-income restricted category was submitted by David and Sharon Logvin; they were able to achieve deep energy reductions in their home by proposing a combination of improvements to insulation and weatherization, energy efficient appliances, and Solar thermal and PV.  Bonna Mai submitted the winning entry in the income restricted category with an expected efficiency improvement of 26% at her three family home.  Both contestants are currently implementing the proposed efficiency and renewable energy enhancements and are expected to experience significant cost savings and reductions in Green House Gas Emissions.  For more information please visit http://gettingtozero.lowellma.gov/