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Pittsburg: June 19, 2012

+11,000 Points


Californians are Staying Cool by Saving Energy

Summer begins this week, so start off on the right foot--save money by saving energy! Get recognition for your progress by uploading your energy bills to earn points this month. Remember, the city earning the most points for June will be named a Cool California City and win $10,000!

 
Pittsburg Challenge Update
   

PG&E is giving away $50, are you eligible?

If you have an AC and want to help avoid power failures in your community, then you may be eligible for PG&E’s SmartAC Program! Check it out today to see you if you qualify! More info

Are you a Small Business Owner? Explore PG&E’s Demand Response Program today!

 

Photo by Luke Lehrfeld via Flickr*

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New Pittsburg Publication: Engage – Creating affordable energy and less waste in your world

This booklet is a great resource of tips and advice for challenge participants. It encourages you to take small steps in your daily life that can add up to one giant leap for mankind and our community.

Please contact Katrina Roberts to get your free copy!
Phone: 925-252-4129
E-mail: kroberts@ci.pittsburg.ca.us

 
Statewide Challenge Update
 
Living Room Ceiling Fan
Photo by Chuck Redden via Flickr*

Triple Tips to Cool Down This Summer

  • Use ceiling or room fans to cool off!

  • If you have a gas furnace, turn off the pilot light!

  • If you have a thermostat, set it to 78 degrees (or higher) when you are home and 85 degrees (or off) when you are out!
 

power strip

Don’t let vampire appliances suck energy!

TVs, microwaves, and computers consume electricity even when they are switched off. Solution? Plug your appliances into a power strip and unplug ‘em all by flipping one switch! Power strips can help reduce your electric bill and earn points for the challenge. More info

 
GreenMountainWindFarm Fluvanna 2004
Photo by Leaflet via Wikimedia Commons*

Worldwide Environmental Events

June 15th: Global Wind Day

June 23rd: Great American Backyard Campout

 

Laughs
Photo by Jamie Dickerson Photography at www.jdixx.com

Just for Laughs

"What would you call a power failure?"

"A current event."

Source: http://energyquest.ca.gov/games/jokes/george.html


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