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HomeMy WebLinkAboutUBI 2008 AUGCollege Station will purchase wind energy from the South Trent Mesa Wind Project located west of Abilene. Wind power will be delivered to utility customers through the same trans- mission and distribution system that other power is delivered, and it will not affect the reliability or quality of service customers currently receive. The City is contracted with AEP Ener- gy Partners for 10 megawatts of wind energy capacity, which is projected Winds of Change are Blowing CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Inside College Station August 2008 From the City of College Station Public Communications Department • College Station, Texas Have you ever wanted to help the environment but felt that the tools and resources were out of reach? Now you can throw all of your cares to the wind, literally, thanks to Wind Watts, a new wind energy program offered by College Station Utilities. Seeking renewable sources of en- ergy is part of College Station’s new “green” initiative aimed at creating a sustained quality of life for local resi- dents by bringing all environmental efforts together under one program. The ultimate goal of energy conser- vation is to reduce harmful carbon di- oxide emissions and to conserve our resources for generations to come. Wind energy has many environmen- tal benefits. It produces no emissions, which means it doesn’t contribute to smog, mercury contamination, wa- ter withdrawal, or particulate-related health effects. Also, unlike conven- tional fossil fuels, wind energy is in- exhaustible and infinitely renewable. to supply approximately 3,000 resi- dential customers of College Station Utilities in 2009. In 2015 the city will increase the purchase of wind energy to 30 megawatts. Although many local businesses have inquired about purchasing renewable energy, the City is currently only of- fering its wind energy supply to resi- dential customers. Wind Watts will become available in January of 2009, and residential cus- tomers will have the option to pur- chase wind power in 10%, 50%, and 100% increments. Opting for wind energy has substan- tial and tangible benefits for anyone who wants to make a difference in reducing their carbon footprint. Our residents are demanding environ- mentally safe solutions, and this wind energy alternative attempts to meet that demand. If you want to purchase Wind Watts or learn more about the program, go to www.cstx.gov/ucs. For other util- ity information, please call Utilities Customer Service at 979-764-3535. For more information on the Wind Watts program, go to: www.cstx.gov/ucs “We would like for customers to feel pride in participating in sustainable energy and the Green College Station initiative, without the very high up-front cost required for a customer to install residential solar panels.” DAVID MASSEYDirector of Electric Utilities Sign Up for Utility eBills! –– College Station Utilities now offers an easier and faster way to get your utility bill each month. By sending out an email with bill in- formation and links to online pay- ments, eBills allows customers to re- ceive and pay their bills faster than ever before. The City also saves on printing and postage costs associated with gen- erating the monthly bills, which supports the City’s effort to provide environmentally-friendly services in conjunction with its Green College Station initiative. To sign up for eBills or learn more about utility services, go to www. cstx.gov/ucs or call Utility Customer Service at 979-764-3535. Citizen Police Academy ––– Have you ever wondered what it was like to be a Police Officer? College Station Police Department’s Citizen Police Academy begins this fall! Learn how our local police conduct traffic stops, building searches, S.W.A.T., hostage negotiations, nar- cotics and patrol procedures. Classes will be on Tuesday evenings beginning September 9 from 6:30 - 9:30pm at the College Station Police Department. Graduation will be held on November 11. If you have any questions or need an application, please call Officer Karla Wiesepape at 979-764-3573. CITY OF COLLEGE ST A TION College Station Receives Environmental Awards Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency (BVSWMA) and the City of College Station Re- cycling were recently awarded by Keep Texas Beautiful, a community improvement and en- vironmental organization. The groups were awarded for their participation in the Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Waste Reduc- tion Educational Program. For more information on these and related programs, contact Sheila McQueen at 979-764-3806. INSIDE COLLEGE STATION AUGUST 2008 • PAGE 2 _____________________ September 4 & 18_____________________ College Station Planning & Zoning Meeting (7pm) @ College Station City Hall _____________________ September 11 & 25_____________________ City Council Workshop (3pm) & Regular Meeting (7pm) @ College Station City Hall _____________________ September 1 _____________________ “LABOR DAY” City offices closed _____________________ September 5 _____________________ Girls’ Softball and Adult Flag Football registration ends For info, call 979-764-3486 College Station City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue Watch City Council and Zoning meetings live on Channel 19, or go to www.cstx.gov/cstv19 MARK YOUR CALENDAR College Station 101 –––––– College Station 101 is a program in- tended to help off-campus students create positive living, working, and playing experiences while living in College Station. Session 1 “I just got a ticket, now what?” 6:30pm, September 18 College Station Municipal Court Session 2 “Define Loud” 6:30pm, October 2 Room 501 Rudder Tower Session 3 “But I mowed last month. What’s the big deal?” 6:30pm, October 16 Room 501 Rudder Tower For more program information, go online to www.cstx.gov/cs101 or contact the Community Relations Manager at 979-764-3499.