On February 20, CCSE and San Miguel Fire District grabbed the spotlight in a media event publicizing El Cajon, Station 22's "going solar". Chief Augie Ghio opened the event touting the benefits of the Solar Water Heating Pilot Program (SWHPP). Ghio thanked the community collaborators who helped the station install a donated solar water heating system. Chief Ghio said, "This is a win-win situation. San Miguel gets a chance to go green, and we save taxpayers thousands of dollars. We're honored to be part of a program that will help make all of San Diego green." Solar Depot and Performance Solar attended the event accepting awards for their generous donations to Station 22.
The SWHPP offers up to $1,500 and a 30% federal tax credit available to homeowners in the San Diego region through the end of 2008. San Miguel Fire District encourages area residents and businesses to reduce their carbon footprint, save money, and act fast to receive thousands of dollars in cash incentives, federal tax credits and lower monthly energy bills as a part of the SWHPP. Visit www.swh.energycenter.org to learn more.
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