2010 Energy Efficiency News for South Dakotans
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- Heartland Headquarters Earns LEED Platinum Certification
- Heartland Consumers Power District has received word from the United States Green Building Council that their new headquarters building in Madison, S.D., has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum Certification. It is the first newly-constructed building in South Dakota to achieve this highest green certification. ... (read more)
- Cities Win Energy Makeovers
- Two South Dakota cities are among four communities that will soon see some relief in their own energy bills, thanks to energy makeovers courtesy of Heartland Consumers Power District. ... (read more)
- NorthWestern Energy Kicks Off Bright Future Challenge on Earth Day
- In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, NorthWestern Energy is kicking off a year-long challenge to its customers. Residential electric customers in South Dakota are encouraged to accept the Bright Future Challenge and install compact fluorescent lamps in high use locations in their homes. Throughout the next year, the challenge is for NorthWestern Energy customers to join together and save 10 million kilowatt hours of electricity by switching from traditional incandescent bulbs to CFLs. ... (read more)
- PUC commissioners roll up sleeves for energy efficiency
- South Dakota's three public utilities commissioners pulled out their toolboxes and got to work for the sake of energy efficiency today in Brookings. ... (read more)
- Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program Closes
- South Dakota's energy efficient appliance rebate program is now closed. The applications received have claimed all available rebate funds. ... (read more)
- Energy efficient appliance rebate program starts March 1
- Replacing old household appliances with new ENERGY STAR® models could mean rebates of up to $150 from a new program that began March 1, 2010, in South Dakota.
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- Zero interest loans for energy projects available to schools and non-profit organizations
- A new $2.8 million revolving loan fund for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects is available to South Dakota schools and non-profit organizations.
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