FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 16 April 2013

PowerSmart support re-launch of vital community service

PowerSmart, a solar electricity company from Mount Maunganui, are warming families in more ways than one this winter with their sponsorship of the re-launch of Curtain Bank Tauranga at their new premises today.

Curtain Bank is recycling used curtains and providing them to families who may not be able to afford them. PowerSmart’s funding and a number of dedicated volunteers have made the revival of this valuable community service possible.

PowerSmart’s relationship with the founders of the Social Ecology, who are the driving force behind the re-launch of Curtain Bank, began last year when they were searching for new premises to run Curtain Bank. PowerSmart provided support and sponsorship to ensure a smooth re-location and the continuation of this great service.

Supporting Curtain Bank aligns with PowerSmart’s philosophy of giving “power to the people”. Not only do thermal curtains provide an easy means of keeping the heat in and the cold out, but they also lead to less energy consumption, reducing your power bill. Less obvious but no less important are the benefits of privacy and a sense of well-being in a home that has curtains.

“Energy efficiency is a passion for PowerSmart so supporting Curtain Bank was a no-brainer. We share their vision of warmer, drier, healthier homes for all New Zealanders and we are excited that Curtain Bank has a practical and effective way of making this vision a reality”, says PowerSmart Managing Director, Mike Bassett-Smith.

Curtain Bank Tauranga are now located at The Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Road, Mount Maunganui and are welcoming donations and inquires for curtains.

About PowerSmart

PowerSmart is the largest solar power company operating in New Zealand, with an impressive portfolio ranging from small home residential systems to large commercial systems. PowerSmart offer turn-key packages that are simple yet fully customised.

PowerSmart is renowned for its large scale projects including a 1 Megawatt New Zealand Aid funded system in Tokelau that is one of the largest off-grid solar systems in the world. In 2012 PowerSmart received the Clean-tech and Sustainability award for innovation at the NZ Innovators Awards.

Powering your home efficiently with solar is easy, you can get started today by looking at the free information and solar savings calculator on their website at www.powersmartsolar.com.

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