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San Jose: June 5, 2012



June is Energy Month!

All CoolCalifornians are energy conscious, but we’re taking it to the next level this month! Double down on light switches, mind your thermometers, and get those efficiency upgrades checked off your to-do list to earn loads of points!
 
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Green Energy Match

Help San Jose Win this Statewide Competition!

Green Energy Match (GEM) is a program sponsored by the City of San José that rewards residents for saving energy at home. Save 5% or more on your utility bill and earn 70%-off coupons to local businesses! All San José residents who enter the GEM program will be automatically entered into the CoolCalifornia Challenge. GEM is a win-win-win: it saves residents money, supports local businesses and strengthens our community. Sign up now at www.GreenEnergyMatch.org

 
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Want tips on how to save energy?

Get them sent right to your phone, just text ENERGY to 68398. You will receive weekly energy saving tips and have the chance to enter GEM’s weekly contests to win additional rewards! (Para Español, text ENERGIA to 68398) (Message and Data rates may apply. To opt-out at anytime, text STOP to 68398. For terms and conditions, text HELP to 68398)


 
 
Statewide Challenge Update
 

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Are You Losing Money?

Search the CoolCalifornia Funding Wizard for rebates, tax credits, grants and other financial assistance with your home energy upgrades and many other environmental projects!

 
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Turn Off The Lights!

Flip the switch when you leave a place,
Flip the switch just in case!
Flip the switch when the sun is out,
Flip the switch without a doubt!

Share your efficient lighting story and earn points today!

Learn more about efficient lighting!

 
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How Green Is Your Home?

Complete a DIY Home Energy Audit to find out!

Report your session number for kudo points!

 
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Worldwide Environmental Events

June 5th: World Environment Day

June 15th: Global Wind Day

 

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Just for Laughs

“Why is wind power so popular?”

“Because it has a lot of fans!”

Adopted from http://energyquest.ca.gov/games/jokes/george.html


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