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Sacramento Edition: June 19, 2012
+83,000 Points
Stay Cool and Save Energy! Summer is in full swing, but you can save energy, save money, and still stay cool!
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Sacramento will be named a “Cool California City” and receive $10,000 if we can continue to hold second place until the end of June. You can help to make this happen by uploading this month’s energy and odometer readings to earn more points! |
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The Great Cube will be unveiled on June 26! We’re building a cube, the likes of which you’ve never seen. What is this mysterious cube? Go to http://www.cutyourcubes.com and take a guess. Then join us at Cathedral Square, 11th & K downtown, at 10 am for the official unveiling. |
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Announcing this week’s raffle prize winner! Congratulations to Kate for hanging in there every month, and racking up those points! The prize is a $25 Target gift card, which can be used to make purchases in Target stores. We will continue to announce our weekly winner each week in this newsletter, so keep reducing your energy and fossil fuel consumption to TRIPLE your points! |
Upcoming Sacramento Events
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Gather Your EcoTeam! Eco Teams have been used since the 1990’s to foster environmentally sustainable lifestyles by motivating and supporting people as they make voluntary changes. The Bikin’ the Buttes EcoTeam (below) formed in May, with a focus on human-powered transportation. 
CoolSacramento’s first Eco Team in action Why not find a group of friends, neighbors, workmates, etc. and create your own team? You’ll encourage and learn from one another and make it an adventure! Post a photo of your team on our Facebook page and share your experience. Follow CoolSacramento on Facebook and Twitter for events, tips, and friendly chatter. CoolSacramento Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CoolSacramentoCoolSacramento Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CoolSacramento |
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Did you see the Challenge on the News? Watch an interview with Cool Sacramento’s program manager and a local participant on ABC News 10! Check out the story, Cities Compete in the CoolCalifornia Challenge! |
SMUD is giving away money, are you eligible? Looking for rebates, incentives, and financing to help keep your home or business cool this summer? Check out Sacramento Municipal Utility District’s programs today! More Info |
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Summer energy saving tip: Set your thermostat several degrees higher in the summer. You’ll get 1-3% energy savings for each degree. |
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 Photo by Leaflet via Wikimedia Commons* |
Worldwide Environmental Events June 15th: Global Wind Day |
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Photo by Jamie Dickerson Photography at www.jdixx.com |
Just for Laughs "What would you call a power failure?" "A current event." |
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