[Press Release] : Energy conservation fair helps people stay cool

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 26, 2006

CONTACT: Connie Kacprowicz
Communications Specialist, Water and Light
(573) 874-7330 or (573) 874-7325

Energy conservation fair helps people stay cool
									
	(COLUMBIA, MO) - Anyone who wants to save money on summer
cooling costs should attend Be Cool with Columbia Water and Light on
Wednesday, June 28, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will be held at
Calvary Baptist Church, located on Worley between Hirth and Ridgeway.  
	During the event, Columbia Water and Light staff will review
easy do-it-yourself conservation projects in a house on Hirth Avenue.
Inside the Activities Building there will be informational displays on
energy efficiency products. Various city departments will also be on
hand to share information on staying safe and healthy this summer. The
event is free and open to the public.
	Columbia Water and Light is a municipally owned utility that
encourages conservation efforts. The energy conservation fair is a way
for the utility to give Columbians the tools they need to save energy. 
	Connie Kacprowicz, communications specialist with Columbia Water
and Light says, “No one loses when Columbians conserve. Being energy
efficient saves the customers money and it helps the environment.
Another plus is that it reduces the amount of electricity the utility
has to buy during peak summer months. When the utility saves money, it
helps keep rates low for everyone.”
Conservation information:
	*	hands-on demonstrations of energy efficiency projects 
	*	learn how to seal up your doors and windows 
	*	window covering ideas to block the hot sun 
	*	fix your leaky toilet 
	*	energy saving light bulb display 
	*	test different low flow shower heads 
Helpful city information to stay safe and healthy this summer:
	*	Fire Department: smoke and carbon monoxide detector
installation and a  smoke hazard house demonstration 
	*	Health Department: free blood pressure checks and lots
of health  information 
	*	Police Department: tips on staying safe 
	*	Planning Department: get information on home ownership
assistance  programs 
	*	Public Works: recycling tips and alternative lawn care
practices to keep our streams healthy 
	*	Parks and Recreation: activity guides along with trail,
park, swimming and golf information 
	*	Public Communications: meet the neighborhood response
specialist 
Fun for kids!
	*	free bucket truck rides 
	*	check out a police car, fire engine and other big city
trucks 
	*	Meet McGruff, Patches and Pumper and Mr. Bag It 
FREE hotdogs while supplies last! 
COOL give-aways 
	For more information, visit the city’s Web site at
www.GoColumbiaMo.com or e-mail questions to wlmail at GoColumbiaMo.com.

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