Archived News Release: March 3, 2017 - Ann Arbor
Parks and Recreation, together with DTE Energy, is excited to
announce a contest for *residents from now through May 31 called, Power
Together. Participants in this unique initiative have the chance to win
energy-efficient prizes! (Residents in the following ZIP Codes are eligible to participate:
48103, 48104, 48105, 48106, 48107, 48108, 48109, 48113, 48130, 48176, 48197,
48198.)
Three community projects in Ann Arbor have been selected to vote on, putting these projects at parks facilities in the running to win $15,000. The projects include:
Solar Panels and Art Education for Under-resourced Youth
Shine on and help the Bryant Community Center install new solar panels to help offset energy costs. Plus, the Community Action Network's Art and Design program will lead a solar-themed art project for local under-resourced youth.
New Pickleball Courts in an Ann Arbor Park
Pickle... what? Pickleball is a game like tennis that's fun for all ages and is becoming increasingly popular. Give residents a place to stay active and have a good time with new pickleball courts. These would be the first dedicated pickleball courts in the City of Ann Arbor park system!
Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation and the GIVE 365 Volunteer and Outreach Program
Love a park! Did you know there are 159 city parks in Ann Arbor? Help provide new woodchip surfacing materials to park playgrounds, as GIVE 365 recruits volunteers to weed and beautify a new park each week.
"We are very excited to be the benefactor of this DTE program. This collaboration and funding will allow the city to greatly enhance the users' experience in our parks and facilities beyond the three in this contest," said Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation Deputy Manager Josh Landefeld. "We are thankful for great partners like DTE."
Once you vote for one of these three programs you, then have the opportunity to be entered to win one of two grand prizes. To be eligible, choose one or more of the options below:
Option 1: Download and Login to the Free DTE Insight App.
The FREE DTE Insight app links your smartphone to the smart meter. You can see how and when you're using energy. Download the FREE DTE Insight app at the App Store or Google Play, and login today. Learn more here: https://newlook.dteenergy.com/wps/wcm/connect/dte-web/insight
Option 2: Get a Free Home Energy Consultation.
A DTE energy expert will come to your home to provide a personalized Home Energy Profile and install FREE energy-saving products in about an hour — up to $400 value. Schedule an appointment today! Call 866.796.0512 (press option 2) or schedule online. https://newlook.dteenergy.com/wps/wcm/connect/dte-web/home/save-energy/residential/incentives+and+programs/home-energy-consultation
Option 3: Complete a Free Home Energy Survey.
In just a few minutes, you'll learn the best ways to save energy at home. Plus, you may also qualify for an Energy Efficiency Kit with easy-to-install energy-saving products — up to $45 value. Get started today: https://newlook.dteenergy.com/wps/wcm/connect/dte-web/home/save-energy/residential/incentives+and+programs/home-energy-survey
Don't forget to check out the current community project vote tally, and remind your neighbors to participate. The winning project will be announced at the Ann Arbor Green Fair on Friday, June 9.
Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation thanks the community in advance for helping to make Ann Arbor energy efficient and helping improve the programs and services provided in the Ann Arbor parks. The two winners of the grand prizes (appliances and a television) will be announced in August.
Visit www.dtepowertogether.com to register, vote for the project you want to win the $15,000, and participate in the energy efficiency programs. Follow the steps to complete the program. Please consistently use an email address for voting and program participation to qualify for a grand prize. See complete contest rules online or call 866.796.0512.
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