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Silicon Valley Power Adds APOGEE Interactive HomeEnergySuite™ to Website
Silicon Valley area residents can tap into the power of the Web for energy efficiency help through Silicon Valley Power's (www.siliconvalleypower.com) new HomeEnergySuite™ -- a robust set of online energy conservation tools developed by APOGEE Interactive, Inc. (www.apogee.net) and recently added to SVP's website.
In an age where television sets outnumber people in the average American home (source: Nielsen Media Research) -- and home computers following suit -- SVP customers can evaluate their home and appliance energy use online, in seconds, using interactive calculators featured in APOGEE's industry-leading HomeEnergySuite.
Residents can quickly see what it costs to operate each type and size TV set, how much they can save with each compact fluorescent bulb, and the specific energy costs for nearly 50 other appliances and electronic devices. Customers can also "walk through" an interactive house to learn how to conserve energy in each area of the home.
"Our customers tend to have a high comfort level with computers," said Joyce Kinnear, public benefit program manager for Silicon Valley Power. "It makes sense to offer a complete set of tools on our website for our customers to use in managing their energy consumption, choices and costs. We're especially pleased with APOGEE's HomeEnergySuite as it offers highly accurate technical analyses but in easy-to-understand, fun formats for our customers."
The Suite's flagship tool, the HomeEnergyCalculator™, takes a few data inputs from the customer and produces a detailed evaluation of the home's energy use in simple, colorful charts. Everything from big screen TVs and number of refrigerators to air conditioning settings and home construction are considered, producing a wealth of energy-saving tips tailored for that home and family's lifestyle. Even swimming pool and spa energy consumption can be evaluated. Customers can then modify their data inputs to see the savings possible with various equipment or usage changes.
SVP also added APOGEE's Kids Korner to its website, an entertaining and educational interactive section for kids of all ages, and the HomeEnergyLibrary™, an extensive knowledge base covering all aspects of residential energy systems and efficiency.
"Silicon Valley Power has long been known for its commitment to energy conservation, renewable energy and customer service," said Susan Gilbert, president of APOGEE Interactive, Inc. "We're delighted to add to the depth of SVP's energy efficiency offerings with our HomeEnergySuite," she said.
APOGEE Interactive, Inc. is a leading provider of online solutions for the energy industry. Founded in 1994, Apogee's web-based content and tools reach millions of energy consumers daily. Customers comprise a wide range of energy utilities such as American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP), Entergy (NYSE: ETR), FPL (NYSE: FPL), CPS Energy, Riverside Public Utilities, Pasadena Water and Power, and Jackson EMC. The company also provides eLearning systems, call center programs and demand response platforms to utilities and their trade associations.
Silicon Valley Power is the trademark adopted for use by the century-old Electric Department of the City of Santa Clara, Calif. SVP provides power for more than 50,000 customers including Applied Materials, Intel, National Semiconductor, and Yahoo!, at rates 25 to 45 percent below neighboring communities. SVP also offers customers a 100 percent renewable energy option through its Santa Clara Green Power program and is an active participant in the wholesale energy markets in the Western United States.
