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About Champion Energy

Champion Energy Services, a Calpine (NYSE: CPN) company, is one of the largest and fastest-growing retail electricity providers (REPs) in the United States. Champion Energy currently serves residential, governmental, commercial and industrial customers in deregulated electric energy markets throughout the United States.

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Champion Scholars Scholarship

Champion Energy’s Champion Scholars program rewards high school seniors that excel academically and champion a cause within their community.  Scholarships of $5,000, $3,000 and $2,000 are awarded. Read more about our most recent winners.

Kid’s Meals

Kids’ Meals provides meals on wheels to pre-schoolers age 5 and younger who cannot access school free meal programs. Having limited access to nutritious food can impact learning, which is crucial in developmental years. Champion Energy holds annual sandwich bag and food drives, volunteers to assemble lunches, and supports the Kids’ Meals holiday event.

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Financial and advertising support is given to dance teams, swim teams, soccer teams and other youth activities supporting Champion Energy’s employee’s children.

Energy Saving Tips for Summer

Summer-Nights
The temperature is rising… but don’t let your energy use rise with it! Here are some energy saving tips that can be very useful this summer.

  • Invest in curtains. During the warmer parts of the day, block out the sun’s rays with curtains, shades, or blinds. This will keep the temperature down in the house and the suns heat out.
  • Turn on the bathroom fan. While in the shower, use the bathroom fan to help remove the heat and humidity from the room.
  • Clear the way. If you have central air conditioning in your home, check all registers and ensure they are clear of obstructions like furniture or drapes. This is also the perfect time to use your handheld vacuum and remove dust buildup.
  • Grill please. Enjoy the summer nights with a delicious meal cooked on the grill. When you say no to cooking inside, you keep the kitchen temperature down by not using the oven or stove.
  • Seal it in. Use caulk around the house as a way of sealing in cool air. By closing all openings, especially around the windows, you will keep out unwanted hot air.

Source: https://energy.gov/energysaver/spring-and-summer-energy-saving-tips

A new LED bulb created specifically for the Smithsonian American Art Museum (source: Solais via Wired)

A new LED bulb created specifically for the Smithsonian American Art Museum (source: Solais via Wired)

The lighting designer for the Smithsonian American Art Museum wanted to make the switch to LED lighting, but couldn’t find the right bulb. So, he helped create it.

Click here to read about how LED technology is being pushed to new limits. (source: Wired)