(Fluke Corp.: Everett, WA) -- Instructors have just weeks to apply for $100,000 worth of infrared thermal imagers from Fluke Corp., the world’s leading supplier of hand-held test and measurement equipment. Fluke is donating the equipment to schools and training programs for use in teaching students to perform weatherization work and home inspections.

Through the Fluke Weatherization Grant Program, instructors in accredited programs in building science; weatherization; energy conservation; home inspection; and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), can apply for grants of Fluke IR-InSIGHT thermal imagers to use in teaching. These IR-InSIGHT imagers are designed for inspecting building envelopes to spot leaks and find places where energy is being lost.

Twenty programs will be selected to receive one thermal imager kit including software, two rechargeable batteries, charger, operation manual, and USB adapter. Fluke will announce the winners in September 2009.

Grant applications available online

Complete guidelines and an application form are available at the Fluke Weatherization Solution Center at www.fluke.com/weatherization. Deadline for applications is Sept. 14.

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