ROSWELL, N.M., June 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Xcel Energy
residential electric customers now have an additional reason to
take advantage of the popular Refrigerator Recycling Program and
cash in on those old, working inefficient refrigerators and
freezers. The program, which provides a limited time only rebate of
$75 for each eligible refrigerator
and/or freezer, is also offering customers the chance to win an
ENERGY STAR® fridge.*
Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc. (ARCA) administers
the program and will pick up the old, energy guzzling refrigerators
or freezer and recycle the parts.
To date, nearly 1,000 Xcel Energy customers in New Mexico have participated in the program,
which is part of Xcel Energy's Demand-Side Management Plan.
Xcel Energy is also proud to announce a partnership (2014) with
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Responsible Appliance
Disposal (RAD) Program. Through the Refrigerator Recycling Program
and ARCA's advanced recycling processes, Xcel Energy is eligible
for RAD membership, which includes the proper handling of
refrigerants, foam, metals, plastic, glass, PCBs, mercury and used
oil found in old refrigeration appliances.
"This program provides a convenient and environmentally safe
solution for our customers. There is no lugging to the curb for
pickup, we're providing two free compact fluorescent light bulbs
during our visit and you'll be entered into our ENERGY STAR®
Refrigerator sweepstakes through July
31," says Christmas Ramirez, Xcel Energy program
manager.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that a
20-year-old refrigerator can consume two to four times more energy
annually than a new model and can significantly increase customers'
electricity bills. Older refrigerators put a strain on the
electricity grid. Each unit costs over $100 a year in electricity bills and units 10
years or older contain more than 120 pounds of recyclable steel,
according to ENERGY STAR®.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit
ResponsibleByNature.com/Fridge or call (866) 552-8755.
Participation in this program is subject to important rules and
eligibility requirements, which are detailed at
ResponsibleByNature.com/Fridge.
*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. The "ENERGY STAR Refrigerator Giveaway
Sweepstakes" is subject in all respects to the complete Official
Rules available at ResponsibleByNature.com/Fridge at the
Sweepstakes section of the website, or by sending a S.A.S.E. to
"ENERGY STAR Refrigerator Giveaway Sweepstakes – Rules Request,"
c/o Xcel Energy, Inc. Marketing, 1800 Larimer Street, Suite 1500,
Denver, CO 80202. Open only to
entrants who, as of the entry date, are permanent legal residents
of NM who are at least 18 years old. For information on scheduling
a free pickup of an eligible refrigerator or freezer, call
1-866-552-8755 or visit ResponsibleByNature.com/Fridge. Unit
scheduling and/or collection must be during the Sweepstakes entry
period. Sweepstakes is void outside NM, and where prohibited or
restricted by law. Entry period begins on 04/22/2014 and ends on 7/31/2014. LIMIT: One (1)
entry per person (regardless of method of entry) or address
(physical or email). Entry methods (including alternate mail-in
method of entry which does not require recycling), limits,
restrictions and instructions, and prize information, requirements
and restrictions are set forth in the Official Rules. Prize may
differ from photos depicted in advertising materials. Sponsor: Xcel
Energy, Inc., 1800 Larimer Street, Suite 1500, Denver, Colorado 80202.
About Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy is a major U.S. electricity and natural gas
company that provides a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related
products and services to 3.4 million electricity customers and 1.9
million natural gas customers through its regulated operating
companies in eight Western and Midwestern states. Company
headquarters are located in Minneapolis. More information is available at
xcelenergy.com.
About ARCA
ARCA's (NASDAQ:ARCI) three business components are
uniquely positioned in the industry to work together to provide a
full array of appliance-related services. Eighteen Company-owned
stores under the name ApplianceSmart, Inc.® sell new appliances
directly to consumers and provide affordable ENERGY STAR® options
for energy efficiency appliance replacement programs; ARCA's
regional centers process appliances at end of life to remove
environmentally damaging substances and produce material byproducts
for recycling for over 200 utilities in the U.S. and Canada; and ARCA Advanced Processing, LLC
employs advanced technology to refine traditional appliance
recycling techniques to achieve optimal revenue-generating and
environmental benefits. ARCA is also the exclusive North American
distributor for UNTHA Recycling Technology (URT), one of the
world's leading manufacturers of technologically advanced
refrigerator recycling systems and recycling facilities for
electrical household appliances and electronic scrap.
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