Customer Newsletter, September 2008

Bright Ideas Energy Camp Highlights

Seventeen children attended Southern Power District's 2008 session of Bright Ideas Energy Camp at Southern's offices in Grand Island. This year, we featured a lot of information on safety, energy efficiency, and as always, we had some fun while we learned!

The kids in attendance watched hotline and pole climbing demonstrations, and took turns proving their bravery with the bucket truck rides. To test their knowledge of electricity, the kids played a challenging game of "Energy Jeopardy".

In the afternoon, the Bright Ideas pack traveled to Aurora to visit the Edgerton Explorit Center. We watched two shows presented by Edgerton staff about energy and electricity. Both presentations were very exciting to watch with plenty of sparks and even a few “explosions”! The hands-on exhibits provided a great way to end a fun day.

Here are the stories you'll find inside this edition:
  • Grand Island Crew Trying Out Four Day Workweeks
    • Southern Power District recently assigned one four-man crew to a shorter work week. More>>>
  • SPD Announces New Heat Pump Incentive Program
    • Southern's Board of Directors approved changes to the Heat Pump Incentive Program at their August Board meeting, with the new program guidelines taking effect on September 1, 2008. More>>>
  • Labor Safely!
    • Late summer and early fall often finds many of us working outdoors before the weather turns cooler, but these outdoor chores require caution, especially around electricity. More>>>
  • Energy Wise Tip: Weatherize Your Home and Use Less Energy
    • One of the most cost-effective ways to improve energy efficiency is by properly sealing and insulating your home. More>>>
  • Recipe Box: Chocolate Orange Freeze
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