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June - July 2009

Try a new fundraiser: Energy efficiency
When you increase your energy efficiency, you save money by reducing unnecessary power consumption. The APS Solutions for Business program provides cash incentives for a wide range of energy efficiency measures - from lighting and motors to refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. Learn more...

Lighten your load, lighten your budget
After heating and cooling, lighting typically consumes the most energy. Fortunately lighting is relatively easy to change and a good place to begin to reap easy savings.

• Replace any incandescent lights with ENERGY STAR qualified compact fluorescent lights (CFLs). They use less energy, produce less heat and last longer.
• Maximize the use of natural light. Use window coverings that are easily operable. Blinds or shades that are difficult to open are less likely to be used.
• Install occupancy sensors, timers and photo sensors. Occupancy sensors can reduce lighting energy use up to 40 percent.

Get you maintenance calendar in sync
According to the Department of Energy, a well-crafted operations and maintenance (O&M) program and increased staff awareness can save from 5 to 20 percent on energy bills -- without a significant capital investment. Include cooling tune-ups, coil cleaning, filter changes, thermostat calibration and light fixture cleaning on your O&M calendar.

Consider solar savings
Once you've maximized your energy efficiency, consider installing solar panels to heat water or generate power. We offer a variety of incentives designed for business customers. Read more...

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May - June 2009

Join APS Power Partners
As summer approaches, temperatures are on the rise and so is energy use. You can expect adequate power supplies, barring any major unseen events. Help us provide an extra margin of safety and reduce stress on the supply system by signing up to become an APS Power Partner. Learn more and sign up today.

Summer rates are coming
With summer rates taking effect on May 1, we want to help you reduce your energy bills. Complete the APS Energy Analyzer and find ways to reduce your energy use and lower your bills.

Save energy and money with a solar pool heater
Heating your facility's pool using solar energy is a way to make swimming year-round a cost-effective and environmentally conscious luxury. We offer incentives that offset a sizeable portion of cost of non-residential solar pool heaters. Learn more...

The new "My Account" page provides more information, more control
To help you conserve energy and save on your electric bill, new tools are now available on your  "My Account" page.

Your "My Account" page will now allow you to access handy new pages and programs that can help you save energy, time and money.

The new features will include:

• An at-a-glance overview of your bill
• Links to quickly view and pay your bill
• A "why my bill changed" section that helps you identify reasons for higher or lower monthly bills

Login and view your "My Account" page or view the new "My Account" page video demonstration.

Reduce green house gasses with the APS Carbon Calculator
To help reduce you carbon footprint, login to your account on aps.com and use the APS Carbon Calculator. This easy to use tool calculates how many tons of carbon and other greenhouse gasses you are producing each year and helps you make choices that can reduce them.

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