[Press Release] : Columbia Water & Light recognized for community service

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 13, 2007

CONTACT: Dan Dasho, Director
Connie Kacprowicz, Public Information Specialist
(573) 874-7325


Columbia Water & Light recognized for community service	

	(COLUMBIA, MO) - The American Public Power Association recently
honored Columbia Water & Light with the Community Service award for its
partners in education programs. The award was established to recognize
“good neighbor” activities that demonstrate the commitment of a
utility and its employees to the community. Columbia Water & Light is
dedicated to showing young people ways to conserve so they can be wise
users of electricity and water throughout their lives.
	Columbia Water & Light started its partners in education program
in 1982, and the number of projects with area schools has increased over
the years. Each year, junior high art departments work with the utility
to organize a conservation calendar contest. The calendar incorporates
conservation messages with student artwork to educate customers
throughout the year. Through the Energy Challenge and Saturday Science
programs, students learn the science behind energy production and how to
conserve energy in their homes. 
	In 2007, Columbia Water & Light will install solar panels at the
Columbia Career Center for students to monitor the effectiveness of
solar energy. The data collected from the units will be available on the
Web to students and utility staff. Several classes will incorporate
solar projects in their curriculum.  
	The American Public Power Association gives the Community
Service award to public power utilities that enhance the quality of life
in the community through activities that address a community need or
improve the community’s social, cultural, educational or economic
environment and provide an opportunity for employee involvement. 
	The Community Service award was presented to Columbia Water &
Light Director Dan Dasho at the association’s national conference in
San Antonio, Texas, on June 26. Columbia was one of three communities in
the United States to receive the award. The Columbia City Council will
recognize the utility for the award at the July 16 Council meeting.

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