City of Perry has been selected as a "Community of the Future" by the U.S. Department of Energy Denver Regional Office and Oklahoma Department of Commerce

What is a" community of the future"?

A community that agrees to coordinate their programs and resources to more effectively advance the use of clean energy technologies and practices.  Perry is one of only three cities selected to be a "Community of the Future" in the twelve state area covered by the Denver Regional office of the U.S. Department of Energy. Working with the Denver Regional Office and the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, Perry will serve as a role model for other cities across America.

Purpose:

The purpose of this program is to establish a collaboration to help the City of Perry-create jobs, reduce pollution, save money and achieve other key goals by increasing their energy efficiency and use of renewable energy technologies.

How can I benefit from living in a "community of the future"?

• Save 50% or more in annual heating and cooling costs by utilizing a geothermal, heat pump.

• Save an additional 20% to 30% per year in electricity costs by using energy star labeled (see opposite page) products. Look for the energy star on appliances, consumer electronics, home office equipment, and lighting. For example, just by replacing standard light bulbs with energy star labeled compact fluorescent light bulbs you will receive the following benefits:

• Installing a wind turbine could lower your electric bill by 50% to 90%.

• Save as much as 50% on your vehicle's fuel costs by using alternate fuels such as natural gas. In addition, engines last 2 to 3 times longer by burning these cleaner fuels. There are economic incentives through both federal and state tax credits for Alternative Fuel Vehicles.

·Assistance in designing energy efficiencies into new and existing homes or businesses.

• Reduce our nation's dependence on foreign oil.

• Reduce air pollution.

• Educating our young citizens about energy conservation which will ensure a sustainable, energy friendly, community for future generations.