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Pittsburg: August 14, 2012
61,000 Points
Does Everybody Know What Time It Is?! It’s not Tool Time...it’s Home Improvement month! This August, we concentrate on repairing our homes to save energy. Whether it’s a crack in the wall or a leaky faucet, Cool Californians know that a small investment can help us save a lot of money and reduce our carbon footprints. The Challenge is up to 1,550 registered households across participating cities, and you’re all doing an awesome job of uploading your energy bills and vehicle miles traveled! Stay cool and keep up the good work! |
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Photo credit: Energy Upgrade California Facebook Page
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Energy Upgrade California Looking for rebates, loans, and other financing options to help smooth the way for energy efficiency in your home? Visit Energy Upgrade California -- they have information on full and partial upgrade packages as well as ways you can get smaller/medium items such as light bulbs or appliances for FREE or a discounted rate. Take advantage of these incentives and get the energy efficient home you’ve been hoping for. |
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Transit and Trails Transit and Trails connects you to parks and open spaces by helping you Find, Plan and Share your outdoor adventures. You can locate trailheads near you (or any Bay Area location) and the website or mobile app can help you get there on public transportation or get the directions you need to walk, bike, or drive there. Visit www.transitandtrails.org or download the FREE iphone or android app and start planning your trip. There are even incentives such as free public transit tickets being offered through the Contra Costa Spare the Air Resource Team for community groups. |
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Bin It! A new fun game for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod! Bin It! 2.0, created by Plastics Make it Possible, teamed up with Earth911 and Recyclebank to encourage consumers to recycle more. Now, anyone who recycles virtual plastic bottles in the Bin It! 2.0 app, available for FREE, can win real world rewards from Recyclebank, such as clothing, food, and beauty supplies. |
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New Solar Homes Partnership Program The NSHP began in 2007 and is part of the California Solar Initiative, a comprehensive statewide solar program. The NSHP provides rebates to encourage the installation of eligible solar energy systems on energy efficient new homes and residential buildings. There is currently a waiting list, but homes are being upgraded as funding becomes available. More information can be found at http://www.gosolarcalifornia.org. |
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Tie For July Congratulations to Tracy and Chula Vista for becoming the newest Cool California Cities! The race was neck and neck, the points were close, and the photo finish declared a tie. During Phase 2, which runs through March, the four cities will compete for the title of “Coolest California City.” No matter where you live, keep uploading your energy bills and vehicle miles traveled--you still have a chance to win prizes from your city! |
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Do Your Friends Know How Green You Really Are? You’ve been uploading your energy bills for months and you’ve earned lots of points for your city. You should get some recognition for your green actions! Log into your Challenge account and click on the “Privacy” tab. Change your privacy settings to “Everyone” to make your username, first name, picture, and points public. You’ll be able to show off to friends in your city and encourage them to compete with you, too. |
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Time to Start Stripping...Weather Stripping That Is! Tired of those nasty drafts blowing under your door? Pick up some weather stripping at your local home improvement or roll up an old t-shirt and cram it under the door! Check out these beginner’s tips for installing weather stripping on your windows and doors. |
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Pittsburg is in 7th Position! Wow, Pittsburg has earned more than 61,000 points, that’s 16,000 more points than two weeks ago! And Pittsburg now has 92 participants in the CoolCalifornia Challenge! Keep up the momentum by Logging In today! Still want to invite a friend to join the Challenge? Forward this newsletter! |
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Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook at PittsburgLivinGreen! |
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Just for Laughs “If your utility company sends you a birthday card, you're probably using too much of their product!” Source: Save On Utilities |
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