The Department of Environmental Protection will hold a free municipal energy workshop October 11 at the Genetti Hotel in downtown Williamsport.

“Winter is approaching and energy costs are expected to be high again this season, putting a strain on municipal heating budgets,” DEP Northcentral Regional Director Robert Yowell said. “This workshop will provide energy-saving tips and examine other areas of municipal energy consumption, like indoor and outdoor lighting, that present opportunities for conservation and cost reduction.”

During the workshop, representatives from DEP’s Office of Energy and Technology Deployment, Penn State University and private industry will make presentations related to heating, ventilating and air conditioning; building automation; lighting; traffic signals; wastewater treatment; utility bill analysis; and energy service contracting.

Municipal government officials responsible for purchasing energy-consuming devices or equipment are encouraged to attend the free workshop.

The workshop runs from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with lunch provided, and requires advanced registration due to limited seating.

To register, contact DEP’s David Shimmel by sending email to: dshimmel@state.pa.us or 570-327-3568, or Dan Vilello send email to: dvilello@state.pa.us or 570-327-3763.

9/8/2006