(DPW) — The Energy Division of the Department of Public Works’ will be hosting its 2024 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Community Outreach Awareness Campaign and Distribution Program to distribute portable solar-powered table-top fans on the island of Saipan.
The Energy Division, in conjunction with its energy education, efficiency, and conservation program efforts, will be distributing one portable solar-powered table-top fan per residential household to assist residential consumers reduce the energy consumption and electricity costs of their homes and to educate the community about the importance of energy efficiency and conservation efforts in the CNMI.
The portable solar-powered tabletop fans will be available for distribution on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. The event will be a drive-thru distribution event and will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Koblerville Youth Center, from 8:30 a.m. until supplies run out.
To avail themselves of a portable solar-powered table-top fan, residential household consumers must present a copy of a valid government-issued identification card and a copy of a most recent utility bill with the name on the account. If consumers are renting, please provide a copy of the lease or rental agreement along with the CUC utility bill. If the CUC account is under the landlord’s name, a copy of the landlord’s valid government-issued identification card must be provided. If the tenant is sub-metered, the sub-metered number must be provided along with the CUC utility bill/receipt of the utility bill and a copy of the account holder’s valid government-issued identification card.
If a residential homeowner with a CUC account holder’s name is unable to participate in the event, a homeowner may designate an authorized person to obtain a portable solar-powered table-top fan on their behalf. However, an authorization letter must be issued by the homeowner designating a person authorized to obtain the portable solar-powered table-top fan, along with a copy of a valid government-issued ID of the account holder and the designated person authorized. Businesses, rental property owners, and/or Landlords are not eligible to receive the portable solar-powered table-top fans.
For additional questions or information regarding this event, you may contact Mardee-Ann Hermosilla, administrative officer or Daniel Taitano, program coordinator at telephone numbers (670) 664-4480/2.
Funding opportunity for this project is made possible through federal grant funds awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy, State Energy Program, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
