The city of Bandon’s energy efficiency programs and rebates are available to electric utility customers.

 The city is helping customers save money and energy by offering rebates for the installation of certain approved and qualified energy efficient equipment and measures.

According to City Manager Matt Winkel, they include:

— Energy Star appliance rebates for refrigerators, dishwashers, and clothes dryers;

— energy efficient electric water heaters;

— residential heat pumps;

— residential insulation;

— energy efficient windows;

— energy efficient residential lighting; and

— energy efficient commercial lighting.

The city also offers free energy audits of homes, to identify ways residents can reduce their energy consumption and save money.

For more information, those interested can call City Hall at 347-2437.