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Sale of Bulbs Benefits Softball Team

Fri, Dec 31, 2010

Sale of Bulbs Benefits Softball Team

The HCS softball team will raise funds for a pre-season trip to Florida by helping local residents save energy.

On Jan. 8, members of the team will be distributing compact fluorescent light bulbs for a donation of $2 per bulb. Colgate has already agreed to purchase a large number of bulbs for use on campus.

The fund-raising effort is made possible by the Hamilton Municipal Utilities Commission  (MUC) and the Independent Energy Efficiency Program, Inc.(IEEP). The IEEP assists municipal utilities facilitate the installation of energy efficient technologies throughout New York State.

These bulbs will be available on a first come first served basis to MUC electric customers will need to provide a copy of their electric bill to prove they are a Hamilton MUC electric customer.

Mayor Sue McVaugh said, “The Hamilton MUC creates a win-win situation by working with the IEEP and the HCS softball team to offer our customers energy efficient products like compact fluorescent light bulbs.  Energy efficiency has a positive effect on our environment, reduces our customers’ electric costs and our peak load.  We maintain some of the lowest electric rates in the country and by participating in these programs we are demonstrating our respect for preferential hydroelectric energy that we receive.”

A statement from the MUC said, these CFL’s use about 75 percent less energy than standard light bulbs, will last about 9,000 hours longer, while providing high quality lighting. By offering these bulbs to electric consumers, the MUC hopes to encourage their customers to continue to make energy efficient improvements to their homes.

Residents may call Coach Bill Dowsland office to order buls; his number is 824-6362.

Photo: Coach Bill Dowsland and Jenna Schell of the softball team show their next fundraising project.

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