• Businesses discover energy efficiency through specialized incentives

Silicon Valley Power is bringing business customers into energy-efficiency programs by targeting specific industrial systems and equipment.

• SunSmart pioneers first community solar project

St. George Energy Services Department has come up with an innovative answer for city residents who want solar power but may not want to put the panels on their homes.

• Social media offer utilities new ways to connect

Utilities are moving beyond bill stuffers, newsletters and local newspaper ads to engage their consumers in the online conversation.

• Topics from the Power Line: Compare tankless to storage water heater before buying

Demand water heaters use less energy than conventional water heaters, but are the savings great enough to be worth the investment?

• Web site of the Month: Bright Energy Solutions

Missouri River Energy Services has redesigned its Bright Energy Solutions Web site to provide member utilities and their customers with a one-stop resource for energy efficiency. 

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A sign announces the name of the owners of these solar panels in the SunSmart development. The city of St. George created this innovative renewable energy program to give consumers an alternative to installing home solar arrays. (Photo by the St. George Energy Services Dept.) Read more.

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Vol. 28, No. 9,
September 2009

Regional Energy Services Managers:
Lakewood, CO:
Ron Horstman
720-962-7419
Billings, MT:
Michael Radecki
406-247-7442
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.