MEDIA ADVISORY, July 20, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) --
WHAT: San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), The City of San Diego,
City Heights Community Development Corp., La Cuna, Chicano
Federation, Copley Family YMCA, Athletics for Education
and City Heights Business Association are hosting a
neighborhood energy fair in City Heights, which includes
an energy-efficient light bulb exchange, presentations,
giveaways, refreshments and more.
SDG&E's Energy Team has outfitted several homes in City
Heights with free energy-efficient appliances and
upgrades. One of these homes will be available to tour.
The upgrades will help reduce energy consumption and lower
the customers' energy bills.
Qualified SDG&E customers will have the opportunity to
enroll in SDG&E's financial assistance and
energy-efficiency programs.
WHERE: City Heights - Terralta Neighborhood Park, corner of
Orange Ave. and 40th Street
WHEN: Saturday, July 22, 2006, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
12:30 p.m. - Customer home media tour of home located at
4163 Central Ave.
12:45 p.m. - Remarks by Councilmember Toni Atkins and
energy and water conservation patch presentation to
Junior Girl Scout troop 3423. Awards will be given to
several businesses participating in SDG&E's
energy-efficiency and demand-response programs.
WHO: City of San Diego Councilmember Toni Atkins
Representatives from La Cuna, Copley Family YMCA, Chicano
Federation, City Heights Community Development Corp. and
the City Heights Business Association
VISUALS: Several hundred City Heights' residents are expected to
attend. Booths and displays on how to save energy, Girl
Scouts, various officials, face-painting.
CONTACT: Christy Heiser
San Diego Gas & Electric
(877) 866-2066
(858) 740-4431 (cell)