News Release from: Pacific Power
GET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH GREEN POWER
Posted: August 22nd, 2012 10:18 AM
Contact:
Tom Gauntt, Pacific Power
503-813-7291
Join other renewable energy devotees at 9th annual Pacific Power Blue Sky tour this year set for Walla Walla
WALLA WALLA, Wash.. -- Whimsical westerners who wish to wander among whooshing wind turbines can take advantage of Pacific Power's 9th annual Renewable Energy Project Tour, Sept. 8.
The tour starts at 9:30 a.m. at Walla Walla Community College with presentations on both solar and wind power. After lunch, it is a quick bus trip to PacifiCorp's Marengo Wind facility where participants will check out one of the 220-foot-tall turbine towers and ask questions they've always wondered about of wind farm experts.
Then it is back to the community college where you can tour the college's wind tech training program, solar projects funded in part by Blue Sky customers or sample some wine from local vineyards.
"This is always a great event," said Rhonda Rasmussen, Blue Sky Program manager. "It is a thrill to have nearly 100 Pacific Power customers excited about supporting and learning about renewable energy. This year, it will especially rewarding to be at the Walla Walla Community College, which has been a long time Blue Sky partner and very active in developing solar facilities on campus."
The cost is $25 per person with discounts for children and Blue Sky customers. Spots are going fast so please contact windtour@pacificpower.net or call 1-866-476-9378 ext. 23 for questions or download the registration packet at pacificpower.net/tour, or email. Registrations must be postmarked by Aug. 31.
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About Blue Sky
Pacific Power's Blue Sky renewable energy program is a simple and convenient way to support renewable energy each month. Participation helps stimulate commercial development in renewable energy and may include investment in new community based renewable energy projects. With more than 80,000 customers participating, Blue Sky is currently ranked second in the nation by the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory for the number of customers buying renewable power, and third in the nation for renewable power sales volume. The program is also Green-e Energy certified and supports renewable resources beyond what Pacific Power generates and purchases for all its customers. To learn more about Blue Sky or to sign up, visit www.pacificpower.net/bluesky or call 1-800-769-3717.
About Pacific Power
Pacific Power provides electric service to more than 733,000 customers in Oregon, Washington and California. Our goal is to provide our customers with value for their energy dollar, and safe, reliable electricity. Pacific Power is part of PacifiCorp, one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, with 1.7 million customers in six western states. For more information, visit www.pacificpower.net.
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