• Center highlights energy, water issues for Colorado Springs residents

Colorado Springs Utilities has created a Conservation and Environmental Center where clever, informative exhibits teach visitors about wise energy and water use.

• Roseville attacks peak with residential efficiency standards

This second of two stories about SEPA award winners focuses on Roseville Electric's strategy to reduce its summer peak by promoting energy-efficient new homes.

• New equipment loan form helps to measure program's value

The Equipment Loan Program designs a new evaluation form to get information about how the equipment is helping Western customers.

• Topics from the Power Line: Utility seeks training to communicate value of energy efficiency

A variety of resources are available to teach energy services staff how to "sell" energy-efficiency improvements to commercial customers.

• Web site of the month: Guidance for green product purchasing

Launching a green purchasing program doesn't have to be a daunting task with these Web sites to help.

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• Breaking news

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The xeriscape garden at Colorado Springs Utilities' Conservation and Environmental Center gives visitors ideas for water-saving gardening tips... Read more.

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Vol. 27, No. 3,
March 2008

Regional Energy Services Managers:
Lakewood, CO:
Ron Horstman
720-962-7419
Billings, MT:
Michael Radecki
406-247-7392
Loveland, CO:
Linda Swails
970-461-7339
Phoenix, AZ:
Audrey Colletti
602-605-2659
Folsom, CA:
Sandee Peebles
916-353-4454
Salt Lake City, UT:
Paula Fronk
801-524-6383

The Energy Services Bulletin is published by Western Area Power Administration for its power
customers.

Editor/Web technician:
Kevon Storie
720-962-7508

The mention of any service, product, or technology does not constitute an endorsement of same and Western, the Department of Energy, or the United States Government cannot be held responsible or liable for use thereof.