IT’S LAUNCH DAY!!

The Kilowatt Crackdown launches today, Oct. 1st and runs through November 30th. The Decatur neighborhood that reduces its electricity use during October and November by the highest percentage over this same time period last year will win an eco-friendly block party  for everyone who participated.  This program is brought to you by the City of Decatur and the Environmental Sustainability Board.

Neighborhoods must sign up at least 10 people to participate. In addition to the block party, each participant receives points redeemable for rewards from local merchants as well as from national brands and chains.

Here’s a progress report of how many folks have signed up so far.

Participants Signed Up as Of 10-1-10

College Heights = 2
Decatur Heights =  10
Downtown Decatur = 0
Great Lakes = 16
Lennox Place = 5
MAK = 2
Oakhurst = 11
Ponce de Leon Court = 8
Village Walk = 2
Westchester = 1
Winnona Park = 6

TOTAL = 63

No worries if you haven’t signed up yet.  Participants can sign up at any time during the challenge, however, their energy savings won’t count toward their neighborhood’s progress before their sign up date.

Here’s how to sign up:

1. Visit www.earthaid.net/Decatur
2. Select your neighborhood.  (Not sure which neighborhood to choose, click HERE for a map. Please note that two new neighborhoods have been created which are not on the map: Ponce de Leon Court and Village Walk.)
3. Sign up for the free service using your Georgia Power online username and password. You will automatically be joined with the neighborhood group you selected.*

*If you’re not registered for a Georgia Power online account, visit www.georgiapower.com to register. You will need your account number, access code, and a valid email address.

Visit www.decaturkilowattcrackdown.com for more information.  Now lets Get Crackin’ Decatur!

If you have any questions, please contact:

Lena Stevens
Resource Conservation Coordinator
City of Decatur
lena.stevens@decaturga.com
404-370-4102