Energy Upgrade California™ Launches Summer Sweepstakes

SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Energy Upgrade California wants to know how Californians plan to save energy and water this summer and will reward those who make a pledge to help California Stay Golden with the chance to win prizes that can help save water and energy. The Stay Golden California sweepstakes is the latest effort to promote energy and water savings across the golden state.

Californians can enter the sweepstakes by submitting their pledge describing how they will save water and energy during this hot and dry summer. Each pledge will be entered for a weekly drawing. Prizes include solar backpacks, energy efficient Bluetooth^® speakers made from renewable materials, an energy efficient kit including an energy hub and smart plug, and a programmable thermostat. Complete rules and eligibility for the sweepstakes are available here.

Californians can enter their pledge by visiting www.energyupgradeca.org, or visiting the campaign's Twitter page – www.twitter.com/EnergyUpgradeCA. Pledges will be accepted from now until August 1, 2014.

To learn more ways to help California Stay Golden, visit EnergyUpgradeCA.org.  Californians can also follow Energy Upgrade California on Facebook and Twitter to stay current on energy management tips and topics, upcoming events, contests, and more.

Energy Upgrade California™ is a state initiative to help Californians take action to save energy and conserve natural resources, help reduce demand on the electricity grid, and make informed energy management choices at home and at work. It is supported by an alliance of the California Public Utilities Commission, the California Energy Commission, utilities, regional energy networks, local governments, businesses, and nonprofits to help communities meet state and local energy and climate action goals. Funding comes from investor-owned utility customers under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission.

SOURCE Energy Upgrade California