First Choice Power Launches One-of-a-Kind Contest Engaging Hispanic Community in Energy Efficiency
Community Events, Text Tips, Energy Bee Encourages Consumers To Save Energy, Money
IRVING – First Choice Power today announced a series of engaging community events called “Our Smart Neighborhoods” that combines edutainment and energy-efficiency advice for the whole family. As part of the Our Smart Neighborhoods program, an Energy Bee contest will be hosted in the style of a spelling bee to teach families about energy efficiency and give them a chance to win a trip to Walt Disney World®, as well as a new energy-efficient laundry pair from Conn’s. First Choice Power is accepting registrations until September 24, 2010.
“Helping our customers save energy and save money is one way we put our customers first,” said Andres Reyes, director of Hispanic marketing for First Choice Power. “Using puppets, simple text messages and an Energy Bee competition– patterned much like a spelling bee – makes learning how to save energy and money fun for the whole family.”
Our Smart Neighborhoods
First Choice Power invites Texans to its Our Smart Neighborhoods events. During the event, there will be live performances by Kathy Burks Theatre of Puppetry Arts custom-made puppets teaching kids how to save energy, prizes for the whole family and discounts for electronics and home-appliances store Conn’s.
• Saturday, Oct. 2: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Conn’s in Irving
• Sunday, Oct. 10: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Grauwyler Park in Dallas
• Saturday, Oct. 16: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Conn’s in Fort Worth
“The puppets learn from our Energy Coach easy ways to save energy such as turning off lights, and helping mom and dad use energy wisely,” Reyes added. “It is fun and educational for the whole family.”
Sign Your Family Up for the Energy Bee Contest
Texans are invited to register to participate in the Energy Bee contest. To sign up, text the word CONCURSO to 46246 or visit www.firstchoicepower.com/energybee. Each participant will receive a weekly text message with useful tips about how to save money on energy usage.
On October 6, 2010, First Choice Power will send a questionnaire via text message to all participants. The answers should be submitted by October 15, 2010 and the first four contestants who answer all questions correctly will advance to the following round. Both the semifinal and final round will be live and in person in Dallas on October 30 and November 12 respectively. For those contestants who don’t live in Dallas, First Choice Power will cover the travel expenses!
The winning family will receive a trip to Disney World® with all expenses paid for four people, as well as energy-efficient appliances from Conn’s.
Conn’s
First Choice Power representatives will be at Conn’s stores to talk to consumers about Our Smart Neighborhoods, the Energy Bee, energy-efficiency tips and price plans in Dallas, Irving, Fort Worth, Arlington, Hurst, Mesquite, Lewisville, Grapevine, Euless, Plano, Richardson, Denton, Burleson, Cedar Hill and Carrollton. Check your Sunday newspaper’s Conn’s ad for more information.
About First Choice Power
First Choice Power is an energy company committed to identifying what is most important to our customers and putting their needs first. Texas business and residential customers in deregulated markets can depend on First Choice Power for competitive pricing and excellent customer service. First Choice Power is committed to giving back to the communities it serves through its Food First ™ hunger initiative, Reduce Your Use Grants™, Classroom Energy Innovation Grants™, recycling efforts and supporting employees’ community engagement. Learn more at www.FirstChoicePower.com. Keep up to date on the latest energy news and join the conversation by following us on Twitter @firstchoicepwr, Facebook facebook.com/FirstChoicePower or The Current blog, www.FirstChoicePower.com/blog.
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