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July 20: Wondering about those tax incentive programs you've heard so much about? Click here for the Word document that lists all of the ones Tom Chamberlain mentioned at the latest meetings. You can also view all four videos from the Cooper-Young meeting July 13 here.
June 22: Would you like to be a block blogger for your neighborhood? A block blogger is someone who shares their energy-saving experiences with their neighbors on The Smallest User blog.
We want you to write from your point-of-view about how the contest and your energy-saving undertakings have affected your life. Don't have any experience blogging? Don't worry. Contact Ashley with your rough draft and she'll help you format it for the blogosphere!
What is the Smallest User?
The Smallest User is a competition between the Cooper-Young and Evergreen neighborhoods in Memphis to see which community can reduce its energy use most in 2010.
We are monitoring the energy use of residents in each neighborhood in the hopes of reducing our city's carbon footprint, helping residents save a few dollars, and showing people how gratifying it can be to go green!
Who is sponsoring the competition?
The competition is sponsored by a Strengthening Communities Grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis, Memphis Light, Gas & Water (MLGW), the University of Memphis Journalism Department, the Cooper-Young Community Association (CYCA), and the Evergreen Historic District Association (EHDA).
How long will it last?
The competition began January 1 and will conclude December 31.
How are the measurements being taken?
MLGW is measuring the energy use of all residents on a monthly basis. We are comparing the usage from 2010 with the use from 2008 because MLGW implemented certain energy-saving programs in 2009 that might skew the results.
How do I find out if I live in one of these neighborhoods?
Click on the tabs at the top of this page to view a map of each neighborhood and find out if your usage is being counted.
August 3: The Smallest User is proud to announce our new action-and-reward plan for all Cooper-Young and Evergreen residents:
Save Energy & Get Energy Savings
Here's how you can help your community and your wallet. Complete the steps, get the goods. The only thing to remember is that you have to complete the steps in order to get the prizes. It's that simple.
SAVE ENERGY |
GET ENERGY SAVINGS |
1. Pledge your support of The Smallest User campaign by filling out this form.
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Smallest User window cling
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2. Share your story about saving energy by |
AND Reusable grocery bag + energy-saving kit + information
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3. Complete an energy-saving home improvement effort/project (Submit a photo or video of project completed during August-December 2010 to The Smallest User) Debbie Sowell of Cooper-Young models her T-shirt. |
AND Smallest User T-shirt
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| 4. Wear your Smallest User T-shirt while helping a neighbor with an energy-saving home improvement effort/project (Submit a photo or video of a project you completed during August-December 2010 to The Smallest User) | AND $25 Lowe’s gift certificate to use for energy-saving purchases
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Boundaries:
Central
East Parkway
McLean
Southern
To see a larger version of this map, click here.
Want to see how many of your neighbors have pledged to help Cooper-Young become The Smallest User? Check out the map below to find out.
Boundaries:
Cleveland
East Parkway
North Parkway
Poplar*
To see a larger version of this map, click here.
*The Poplar boundary is as follows: From East Parkway to Avalon, South on Avalon to Court, West on Court to Stonewall, and North on Stonewall to Poplar, and West on Poplar to Cleveland.
Want to see how many of your neighbors have pledged to help Evergreen become The Smallest User? Check out the map below to find out.
