• New SRP program to put solar on school, in classroom

Salt River Project launches a program to introduce students to the science of solar energy generation, and provide schools with clean electricity.

• Catching up with energy-efficient cooling systems – Ice Bear

This second installment of a two-part update on energy-efficient cooling technologies looks at an energy-storage system with great potential for peak-load management.

• Western asks: How would you "Change the World"?

Energy Services is inviting the families of customers and employees to share energy-saving ideas for Western's participation in Energy Star's "Change the World" campaign.

• Topics from the Power Line: Web tools available to calculate energy savings

Utilities and consumers can use these Web sites to help determine if a cooling system upgrade is cost-effective.

• Web site of the Month: DOE Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program

The EECBG program is making funding available to municipal utilities and Indian tribes for projects that increase economic vitality, energy security and environmental quality.

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SRP Sustainability Program Strategist Katie Scharli (far left) joins Holmes Elementary School (in Mesa, AZ) faculty and students at the school.... Read more.

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Vol. 28, No. 5,
May 2009

Regional Energy Services Managers:
Lakewood, CO:
Ron Horstman
720-962-7419
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Michael Radecki
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Loveland, CO:
Linda Swails
970-461-7339
Phoenix, AZ:
Audrey Colletti
602-605-2659
Folsom, CA:
Sandee Peebles
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Salt Lake City, UT:
Paula Fronk
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