• Past lessons shape new Palo Alto solar hot water program

The city of Palo Alto has learned from experience what makes a solar water heater rebate program a success.

• States take lead on climate change plans

Throughout Western's territory, municipal, state and Federal agencies are drafting climate change plans that will have significant implications for our customers.

• Customers applaud first DSM technology workshop series

Western's workshop on commercial lighting moved from town to town this summer, bringing ideas and information to enthusiastic audiences.

• Choosing your energy-efficient HDTV

The high-definition television can be a real Energy Hog if you don’t do your homework before buying.

• Web site of the month: ACEEE State Energy-efficiency Policy database

This new Web site from ACEEE just made it easier for busy utility professionals to keep track of new and changing energy-efficiency policies in their home states.

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The city of Palo Alto, Calif., has launched a new rebate program for customers installing solar water heating systems like this one. Read more. (Photo by Palo Alto Utilities)

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Vol. 27, No. 11,
November 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.