[Summit] FW: DEM AND ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION TEAM UP TO HELP HOMEOWNERS SAVE ENERGY, MONEY WITH FREE TREE PROGRAM

[Greg Gerritt]

From:  Julia Gold <julia.gold at health.ri.gov>
Date:  Friday, March 25, 2016 at 1:27 PM
To:  Julia Gold <julia.gold at health.ri.gov>
Subject:  DEM AND ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION TEAM UP TO HELP HOMEOWNERS SAVE
ENERGY, MONEY WITH FREE TREE PROGRAM

DEM AND ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION TEAM UP TO HELP

HOMEOWNERS SAVE ENERGY, MONEY WITH FREE TREE PROGRAM

 

PROVIDENCE ­ The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM)
and the Arbor Day Foundation are teaming up to give away 1,000 trees this
spring; the Energy-Saving Trees Program helps homeowners conserve energy,
reduce utility costs, and beautify their neighborhood.

 

"We¹re happy to partner with the Arbor Day Foundation again this year to
encourage homeowners to ³green² their properties and promote a healthier
environment,² said DEM Director Janet Coit. ³Trees play an important role in
cooling our streets and homes, filtering our air, and reducing stormwater
pollution. I hope Rhode Islanders will take advantage of this opportunity to
plant a tree with their families and watch it grow; it will help with
household expenses and benefit our environment for generations to come.²

 

The trees are approximately four to six feet tall and will be distributed in
three-gallon containers for easy transport. The RI Tree Council will provide
planting and care instruction to homeowners ­ as well as guidance on how to
maximize energy-savings. When planted properly, a single mature tree can
save $30 annually in heating and cooling costs.

 

Now in its second season, the Energy Saving Trees Program has resulted in
more than 800 trees being planted across the state. Registration opens
Monday, March 28 and is required in order to reserve a tree.

 

For more information and/or to register for the program, visit
www.arborday.org/RIDEM <http://www.arborday.org/RIDEM> . Trees can be picked
up during one of the following pick-up events:

 

Saturday, April 16 (9:00 a.m. ­ 12:00 p.m.): Westerly Public Library, 44
Broad Street, Westerly

Saturday, April 23 (9:00 a.m. ­ 12:00 p.m.): Portsmouth Public Library, 2658
East Main Road, Portsmouth

Saturday, May 7 (12:00 p.m. ­ 3:00 p.m.): Knight Memorial Library, 275
Elmwood Avenue, Providence

Saturday, May 14 (9:00 a.m. ­ 12:00 p.m.): Woonsocket Public Library, 303
Clinton Street, Woonsocket

 

 

RIDEM online - www.dem.ri.gov <http://www.dem.ri.gov>

RIDEM on Facebook - www.facebook.com/RhodeIslandDEM
<http://www.facebook.com/RhodeIslandDEM>

Follow RIDEM on Twitter - @RhodeIslandDEM

 

Julia Gold
Climate Change Program Manager
Center for Healthy Homes and Environment
Rhode Island Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill, Room 206 Providence, RI 02908
 
Email: Julia.Gold at Health.RI.gov <mailto:Julia.Gold at Health.RI.gov>   |
Office: 401.222.7746  |  Fax: 401.222.2456  |
 


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