First Choice Power Blog

First Choice Power’s Parent Founded New Group Supporting Clean Energy

November 6th, 2009 . by CCarlton

PNM Resources, First Choice Power’s parent company, has helped found a new national business coalition to support congressional action on clean energy and climate change legislation. Learn more about what PNM Resources is doing with companies such as Gap. Learn more in the New Mexico Business Weekly.

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First Choice Power Makes It Easy To Go Green

November 5th, 2009 . by CCarlton

First Choice Power is helping Texans go green by offering a green energy price plan for the price of regular*. 

“Now anybody can take advantage of green, renewable energy for the same price as regular by simply making the switch to First Choice Power,” said Brian Hayduk, president of First Choice Power. “Choosing renewable energy is a personal choice, and First Choice Power makes it easy and affordable for our customers.”

Sign Up Online, By Text Or By Phone
To sign up or learn more, visit www.FirstChoicePower.com  and enter promotion code “GREEN”; text “GREEN” to 474992; or call (866) 838-1535. Customers who sign up online also are eligible for a $25 VISA gift card.**

“Helping the environment is now something we can all afford,” Hayduk said.

Read the press release for more information.

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First Choice Power Supports Camp Summit

November 5th, 2009 . by CCarlton

First Choice Power is a proud supporter of Camp Summit and a gold buckle sponsor of Camp Summit’s Boots, Bandanas: B’dazzled event in Dallas tonight.

Josh Coleman, vice president of operations for First Choice Power, is on the Camp Summit board of directors. He and a group of First Choice Power employees will be at the fund-raiser tonight to support Camp Summit.  

Another way First Choice Power is supporting Camp Summit is by making a donation to Camp Summit for every new customer who enrolls via the Camp Summit Web site.

Learn more about Camp Summit and the Boots, Bandanas: B’dazzled event.

Supporting our employees who are engaged in the community is one way First Choice Power gives back.

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First Choice Power Backs Its Employees’ Community Engagement

November 4th, 2009 . by CCarlton

First Choice Power offers Volunteer and Matching grants for its employees. That means the company puts its community dollars where First Choice Power employees spend their time and money.

Employees can apply for a Volunteer Grant for the nonprofit where they volunteer their time. If an employee volunteers at least 12 hours, that’s a $100 grant. If an employee volunteers at least 25 hours, that’s a $200 grant. Service on a board? That’s $500.

Employees can apply for Matching Grants for the nonprofit where they donate their money. Employees can match any donation $25 to a total of $1,000 each year.

The First Choice Power Fund, a division of the PNM Resources Foundation, awards Volunteer and Matching grants. Learn more about First Choice Power’s community programs.

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Time To Update Timers

November 3rd, 2009 . by CCarlton

Don’t forget to update your lighting timers to reflect Daylight Savings.

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Lewisville Doctor Wins Solar-Powered Briefcase

November 2nd, 2009 . by CCarlton

Congratulations to Karen Z. of Lewisville for winning the solar-powered briefcase this weekend at the First Choice Power booth at the Lewisville Showcase . About 400 Lewisville residents stopped by the booth to learn more about First Choice Power.

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Win a Solar-Powered Briefcase

October 30th, 2009 . by CCarlton

First Choice Power is the proud sponsor of the Lewisville Showcase and Taste of Lewisville tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 31.

Stop by the First Choice Power booth for a chance to win a solar-powered briefcase. And then enjoy good food from Lewisville restaurants and booth trick-or-treating for the kids.

Learn more about the event.

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Energy-Efficiency Myths

October 29th, 2009 . by CCarlton

Have you heard an energy-efficiency myth that you want us to research for you? Have you heard the one about putting an umbrella over your AC?

Post the myths you’ve heard or tips you question, and we’ll reply with the facts.

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Join Us at Taste of Lewisville, Lewisville Showcase on Saturday

October 28th, 2009 . by CCarlton

First Choice Power is sponsoring the The Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce 2nd Annual Community Showcase on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lewisville High School.

This family-oriented event will include The Medical Center of Lewisville’s Health and Safety Fair, The Raising Cane’s Taste of Lewisville featuring local restaurants and more than 50 vendor booths and activities for families with children.  First Choice Power representatives will be on site; stop by the booth for some candy and to learn more about First Choice Power service and programs.  

  • What: Lewisville Community Showcase
  • Where: Lewisville High School cafeteria and parking lot adjacent to Max Goldsmith football stadium.
  • When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31
  • Why: Make plans to attend this free community event to learn about more than 60 local businesses and sample delicious food from local restaurants. Stop by the First Choice Power booth.
  • Cost: Free

Read the press release or read about the event in the Lewisville Leader.

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Sign Up for Paperless Billing, Plant a Tree

October 27th, 2009 . by CCarlton

First Choice Power will plant a tree for every customer who signs up for Paperless Billing before Oct. 31. Your bill will be delivered to your e-mail inbox each month. Save paper and help plant a tree. It’s a double win for the environment.

Sign up today by logging into Online Customer Care.

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