Utilities and Energy Savings

Mrs. Green partners with TEP's Bright Solutions program

In general, people have no idea how much energy and money they can save by doing some very simple things — like turning off your computer and unplugging your cell phone chargers when not in use.  What kind of incentives are there for solar and is it worth it?  How much can you save by lowering the thermostat in winter months and raising it in the summer? And does a high efficiency toilet really save you money?  Your answers are clicks away.

Radio Shows

UNS Energy: Developing Bright Solutions

03.03.13

Paul Bonavia, Chairman & CEO of UNS Energy Corp & Tucson Electric Power Company. Wind? Solar? CNG? Coal? What’s the head of a major utility company to do? How do you lead a company that…

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Mrs. Green's News


02.25.13
Compressed Natural Gas: An Energy Solution?

Seems to me that “CNG” as an alternative fuel makes the national news quite a bit. But does the man/woman on the street really know what CNG (compressed natural gas) even stands for and why they should care?  I wanted to know so I did the best thing – I asked a local expert, Colleen Crowninshield, [...]

09.05.12
Are You Up for a Rideshare Challenge?

I genuinely enjoy spreading the good green word about programs that are just that – good and green. And if they offer something exciting to engage us, all the better. Read on, feel free to share & you or someone you know might just win a Kindle… Given that gas prices are rising again, doesn’t [...]

06.04.12
Award Winning Solar Program: TEP

There really is always something to celebrate.  Imagine my delight when I read this press release this a.m. about TEP’s award winning community solar efforts. TEP is honest about their challenges when it comes to renewables. What they do impacts our air, our water, our environment. And they try to do it better every day in [...]

10.18.10
Green Thinking – Part Two

Last newsletter I simply asked people to put on their “green thinking caps” as a general way of life. Thank you, Phillip Greene, for your thoughtful response. Clearly, the issue about which I get challenged the most is my stand on genetically modified foods – lovingly referred to as GMOs. I posted a blog with Phillip’s response and invite you to check out his opinion on this very important subject. Important because we are what we eat. (So I am a dark chocolate bar?)

Did You Know?


Three Things About Tucson Electric Power Company

1. TEP’s Bright Solutions helps you save money, save energy, reduce your dependence on fossil fuel and helps preserve the planet (ultimately).
2. You can actually go to their website and indicate that you would like to purchase solar power in “blocks” of 150 kilowatt hours per month and that purchasing them protects you from any energy increases in the future.
3. TEP will help you determine how many blocks you can purchase based on a percentage of your annual usage. This is only ONE of the many Bright Solutions offered by TEP.

 
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