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Practical Home Solutions for residential homeowners and renters
  • Registration is required for all classes
  • RSVP Tacoma Power’s Energy Information Center at 253-502-8377 or e-mail power@cityoftacoma.org
Date Time Topic Presenter Location
October 2, 2008 (Class is full)

or November 6, 2008

Thursdays

 

6 - 8:30 p.m. Solar Class: Net Metering & Return on Investment
 

Learn the possible financial benefits of your solar project. Space is limited to 30;

 

Mark Aalfs

 

Tacoma Public Utilities Administration Building Auditorium, 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma.

Map & Directions.

October 11, 2008

Saturday

10 - 11:30 a.m.
 
Pre-Winter Home Check-Up

Learn how to give your home an energy "check up", plus simple ways you can fix 5 energy wasters

 

Mark Percy, Joan Thornhill Tacoma Public Utilities Administration Building Auditorium, 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma.

Map & Directions.

October 16, 2008

Thursday

7- 8:30 p.m.
 
Moisture, Mold and Mildew

Moisture is present in every home and can lead to structural decay. Learn how to recognize and remedy mold and mildew problems and avoid costly moisture-related repairs.

 

Bruce Carter
 
Tacoma Public Utilities Administration Building Auditorium, 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma.

Map & Directions.

November 8, 2008

Saturday

10 - 11:30 a.m.
 
Plug Loads: An Increasing part of your electric bill?

The power use of your home's appliances and electronics can really surprise you! Find out how to manage these energy users.


Bruce Carter
Tacoma Public Utilities Administration Building Auditorium, 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma.

Map & Directions.

November 13, 2008

Thursday

 

7 - 8:30 p.m.
 
Don't get left in the dark-Generator Safety

Improper connection and use of a portable generator can be a safety hazard for your family and home. Learn how to select and safely operate a generator. An electriclal safety demonstration will also be presented

 

Kevin Ramirez Terry Rudy Richard Friel
 
Ron Jones Power Equipment, 14423 Pacific Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98444.

 

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Public Utility Board Meeting

  • 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Public Utilities Administration Building Auditorium, South 35th Street & Union Avenue
  • Advertised in The News Tribune the Tuesday before each meeting 
  • Open to the public for public comment 
  • Televised live on TV Tacoma
  • Agendas and minutes

Workshops

For residential homeowners and renters


LOCATION
The workshop is conducted at the Tacoma Public Utilities Administration Building Auditorium, 3628 South 35th Street and Union Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98409. You can take Pierce Transit bus route 51 or 52. Map & Directions

TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION
Pre-registration is required to ensure adequate information packets can be prepared, and notification can be made, in case of class cancellation.

Contact Tacoma Power’s Energy Information Center
• Telephone: 253-502-8377
• E-mail: power@cityoftacoma.org
 

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