Conservative or Liberal: What’s Your Home Energy Use?
Many CoolCalifornians are energy efficient, but if you’re trying to pick up a new habit of conserving energy around the house, be liberal with reminders to turn off lights and unplug unused appliances. Old habits are hard to break, so leave notes on switches and twine reused twist-ties on cords as visual reminders! |
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Contra Costa 350 Challenge- Action Guides
Need help coming up with ideas for home improvement or are you looking for local resources and incentives to smooth the way? Check out Sustainable Contra Costa’s Action Guides! They have step by step instructions, tips, suggestions, and local information for all kinds of projects. Check them out at: Sustainablecoco.org! |
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Adopt-a-Spot
Help keep Pittsburg beautiful by adopting your favorite park, street, trail, plaza, storm drain or any kind of area! You can choose to pick up litter, weed, plant, water, etc. and the City will provide trash bags, gloves, and trash pickup. Adoptees with proven commitment will receive a sign with their name on it. This is a great way to get outside, help your community, and is perfect or families, organizations, or businesses alike. For more information visit the City’s website at Ci.pittsburg.ca.us or call 925-252-4936. |
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Energy Upgrade California
Don’t forget to take advantage of the rebates and incentives available to Contra Costa residents for both big projects and small. There are so many options out there and plenty of local resources to make it easier. Get all the information at: Energyupgradeca.org.
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Get it Gurl...Or Boy! Equal Opportunity Rebates for Everyone!
PG&E is ready and willing to show you a bunch of ways to save money at home with rebates and incentives for lighting, appliances, heating, cooling and more! Check out PG&E’s Home Money Saver Now |
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Best Hardware Store Pick-Up Line Ever
Oops! I mean, pick up your clothesline the next time you pass by the hardware store! Did you know clothes dryers are often the biggest energy hog in your house? Cut down your energy use today! (And smell fresh while you do it.) DIY Indoor Clothesline Instructions DIY Outdoor Clothesline Instructions See How Much Money and Energy You’ll Save |
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Which TWO United States Presidents Installed Solar Panels on the White House Grounds?
Click here to check your answer now!
Sources: ABC and NYTimes |
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We are Currently in 7th Position!
Wow, we have earned more than 61,000 points! And now we have 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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