May 09 eMail update

Find answers to your energy efficiency questions:

"Ask Focus On Energy"

Focus on Energy is excited to announce that on April 20, 2009, they launched a new interactive Web site titled 'Ask Focus on Energy' (www.askfocusonenergy.com). The innovative Web site is powered by our dedicated team of energy efficiency and renewable energy experts, and offers visitors an easy and accessible way to get answers to their energy questions.

How the Web site Works:

When you visit askfocusonenergy.com you'll have the opportunity to submit a question. Once the question is submitted, if it is similar to a question already on the site, the answer will immediately appear. If the question is unique from any on the Web site, it will be sent to the Focus on Energy experts for review. If the question is selected, it will be answered by one of our experts and posted on the Web site. Don't have a question in mind? Search other questions that may relate to your area of interest.

"MGE Home Energy Help Line"

Call the MGE Home Energy Help Line at 608.252.7117 to purchase Renewable Energy, get help trending your energy use and answers to questions specific to your home's energy use!

Take Advantage of Tax Credits and fulfill your pledge!

Now is a great time to weatherize your house or business and make sure it is as energy efficient as possible. Not only will your future heating and cooling bills be much less, but you can take advantage of tax credits too! Fulfill your pledge: Summary of Energy Efficiency Tax Credits

Missed the Nelson Institute Earth Day Conference?

Presentations are posted for your enjoyment http://www.nelson.wisc.edu/outreach/energy_future/multimedia.htm

Madison Marathon runs greener this year

More than 6,000 runners will descend upon Madison this weekend for the Madison Marathon. Every year the staff implements new systems to lessen any negative environmental impact of the Madison Marathon on our beautiful city. The Madison Marathon is recognized as a "Runner's World" GreenTeam race and we're FitPlanet.com approved. This year’s new efforts include offering biodegradable race bags to all participants, moving the start and finish line to the same location to avoid shuttling runners and spectators in buses, and teaming with Mpowering Madison to help runners take the pledge to run green. Make sure you take your picture with the 9 ft green M at the finish line! To view the full list of Madison Marathon green efforts, visit www.madisonmarathon.com. And remember to cheer on all of the Madison Marathon runners on race day, Sunday, May 24, 2009!

Bike to Work Week
June 6th - 12th

You've pledged to reduce your carbon emissions. What better way to show your support than participate in Bike to Work Week. For the full list of Bike to Work Week Events, visit the Bicycle Federation. Send your pictures and stories of participation to the Mpower Coordinator and have them be posted on our website.