WAVERLY, Iowa (October 10, 2011) — Local residents brought approximately 160 appliances to Waverly Light and Power’s Appliance Recycling event Oct. 1. Utility officials estimate energy savings from the old appliances is equivalent to the energy consumed by 11 homes during one year. Waverly Light and Power employees donated more than 50 volunteer hours to this event, which celebrated Public Power Week and included rebates for qualifying appliance purchases.
About Waverly Light and Power
Established in 1904, Waverly Light and Power is a municipally owned electric utility that now serves more than 4,600 customers in and around Waverly. In 1993, Waverly Light and Power became the first public power system in the Midwest to own and operate wind generation, positioning the utility as a national leader in renewable energy. Managed by a trusteeship, Waverly Light and Power is committed to energy efficiency, and is the recipient of numerous state and national awards, including the Reliable Public Power Award, the Iowa Energy Leadership Award, and multiple Energy Innovator Awards.
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