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2 AUGUST 5-11, 2015 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM PWC Announces New CEO/GM Consider installing a rain sensor if you're interested in significantly lowering your monthly water bill. PWC water customers may earn up to a $50 bill credit for installing a new rain sensor to their automatic irrigation system. The Rain Sensor Program ends September 30, 2015. Earn up to $500 in bill credits when you replace your HVAC system! PWC's Heat Pump Incentive Program is open to residential electric custom- ers who replace their existing heat pump with an Energy Star® qualified system. This offer is available until November 1, 2015. Visit our website for complete program details, or call the Customer Programs Call Center at 910-223-4600. Get More with Less from PWC Incentives National Water Quality Month National Water Quality Month is observed every August and was created to remind people of the importance of protecting our water supply. Find out how you can help protect our water supply: • Choose non-toxic household products whenever possible • Fix leaks which drop hazardous chemicals from vehicles • Pick up trash and pet waste • Wait for dry weather before applying fertilizers, pesticides and other lawn care chemicals • Use rain-barrels • Don't flush unused medications down the toilet • Don't over water your lawn or plants After an extensive nationwide search, Fayetteville PWC has named David Trego as PWC's CEO/General Manager. Mr. Trego, who most recently served as PWC's Chief Operations Officer for our Electric Division, becomes the eighth manager to lead PWC in its 110 year history. "We are extremely pleased that David has accepted our offer to be PWC's CEO/General Manager," said PWC Chairman Mike Lallier. "David was selected from 28 candidates and ultimately a pool of three highly qualified final- ists. The Commission was unanimous in their decision and we are extremely pleased that the most highly qualified candidate was also an internal candidate." Trego, who joined PWC in January 2010, brings over 30 years of utility industry experi- ence to his new role. Prior to PWC, Trego had an extensive career at UGI Utilities, Pennsylvania's largest gas utility, from 1987- 2009. While at UGI, he served as President and CEO from 2004-2009 overseeing the opera- tions of the 625,000 customer natural gas and electric utility. During his career at UGI, he also served as Vice President of Electric Distribution, Area Gas Operations Manager as well as overseeing Marketing, Rates and Customer Relations for the Gas Division. Prior to his work at UGI Utilities, Trego worked for General Electric Company's Power Generation Group in Chicago from 1980-1987. "I'm honored to have the oppor- tunity to lead an organization that has such a rich history and unparalleled performance in the municipal utility field, as well as one of the most dedi- cated and talented workforces I have ever been associated with," said Trego. "I want to recognize Steve Blanchard for the outstand- ing leadership and mentorship he has pro- vided this organization throughout his career. I will work hard every day to make sure that PWC continues to provide our customers the most reliable, safe and cost effective utility service possible and look forward to helping PWC continue to grow and be an important part of the Fayetteville community." A graduate of Penn State University, Trego earned both his MBA and undergraduate degrees in Architecture and Civil Engineer- ing from PSU. Trego is a native of Scranton, Pennsylvania. He and his wife, Joanne, have two daughters. Save Time, Pay Online Always on the go? If you have an internet connection you can pay your Fayetteville PWC bill in minutes anytime, anywhere. Simply go to faypwc.com and click the red "Online Account Manager" on the home page. It's located in the top right-hand corner. If it's your first time paying online, you'll need to regis- ter with your 10-digit account number. The one-time registration takes only minutes, and gives you access to a host of services and billing options. Paying your bill online is fast, secure, and convenient. www.faypwc.com Mary, Mary, quite contrary How does your garden grow?With a wise designAnd plants alignedTo use minimal H 2 O! Fayetteville's Public Works Commission wants you to know that – contrary to "popular belief" – beautiful gardens (and lawns) can flourish with minimal watering. By taking steps – such as choosing drought resistant plants and grass, grouping plants with similar water needs, and using mulch – you can have attractive landscaping that conserves our precious water supply. For more information, see the Water Wise Gardening brochure on our website, under Conservation. Find additional water saving tips on faypwc.com!