You’ve seen the headlines about climate change. Federal and state lawmakers, business leaders, and other groups are working to determine how our country will reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Roseville Electric and the City of Roseville are looking at its policies and practices as it relates to climate change. In California, the electric industry – the process of generating and delivering energy to homes and businesses – will play a role in green house gas emissions reductions. California's electric industry contributes about 30 percent to the State’s overall green house gas emission totals. By comparison, transportation represents 60 percent of the total gases produced.

But you don’t have to wait for federal, state, or local officials to take action. By being energy efficient, you reduce your consumption, which lowers the amount of green house gases created by electricity generation. The City of Roseville has opportunities for you to learn how to minimize your impact on the environment through the choices you make. For example, learn how much energy your appliances use. Check out Roseville's Utility Exploration Center for a hands-on learning experience about reducing energy and water consumption, and garbage recycling that is both fun and thought provoking.

Things You Can Do Now 

Below are a simple steps you can take to have a positive impact on our environment. Some of our tips are easy and cost little or no money.

	Turn off lights and computers when you're not using them
	Replace your incandescent light bulbs with Compact Fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) Find out more about CFLs
	Use your major appliances during non-peak times For example, during summer months use your dishwasher and clothes washer after 8 p.m.
	Consider line drying your clothes
	Use Shade Trees Shade trees are both a beautiful and cost effective way to lower your energy use. We offer free trees or can provide you with vouchers to purchase your trees at a local nursery. Get more info about Shade Trees
	Set your thermostat this summer to 78 degrees or 84 degrees on days that exceed 100
	Replace or clean your home’s air filters each month. Consider a tune-up for your air conditioner.
	Caulk around your windows and doors to prevent air leakage
	Close your drapes and blinds during the summer to keep the sun's rays out and open them in the winter to let in warm sunlight
	Run your pool pump during non peak hours – after 8 p.m.
	Cook on your barbecue whenever possible
	Participate in our Online Energy Audit Our Energy Audit can provide you with a personalized review of your energy use and where you can save  Find out more about our Online Energy Audit
	More Residential energy efficiency tips

Roseville Electric Has Rebates for Bigger Energy Efficiency Projects 
For residents making a larger investment in energy efficiency, Roseville Electric offers rebates – among the highest in the region – to our customers. Customers who are remodeling their home or purchasing new appliances or an air conditioner, have an opportunity to buy highly efficient equipment that will reduce your energy consumption – which is good for the earth – and better on your wallet.

	Roseville Electric offers rebates to customers who purchase appliances that are ENERGY STAR® rated. Learn more about our Appliance Rebates
	All of our customers are eligible for low cost financing or rebates for new air conditioners.  Find out more about our Air Conditioner Rebates
	You can harness the sun’s energy through our solar retrofit program. We offer among the highest rebates in the region. Learn more about our Solar Rebates

Use Clean Energy
Now that you’ve reduced your energy consumption, Roseville Electric’s renewable energy program, Green Roseville, offers you an opportunity to the generation and research and development into better solar and wind technology. For as little as $12 per month (for the average customer) you can purchase energy generated from solar and wind. It’s simple and it’s easy. Check out Green Roseville.

Roseville Electric Purchases Renewable Energy
Roseville Electric is working to decrease our dependency on energy generated from fossil fuels. Already we purchase 11 percent of our total energy needs from wind, solar, geothermal, biomass and hydro generation facilities. Roseville Electric has built or retrofitted several public facilities with rooftop solar generation systems at Fire Station No. 6, the Roseville Aquatics Complex, the Civic Center and Silverado Middle School. Check out the energy being produced now!

Roseville Utility Exploration Center
And finally, Roseville Electric and other City departments built an education center dedicated to teaching our customers about sustainable  living practices and how the choices we make can impact our planet. Visit the Center – it’s free!

For more information about Roseville Electric programs and services, please call 79-POWER [(916) 797-6937] or email us.