Citizen Connection Jan 2020Through a rebate program, Denton Municipal
Electric (DME), in partnership with Sustainable
Denton, rewards customers who perform
qualifying energy efficiency and conservation
improvements to their properties. All customers,
including residential (single family and
multifamily) and commercial businesses, are
eligible to receive rebates and incentives.
In addition to providing customers with
incentives, this program helps reduce energy
consumption, promotes energy conservation,
reduces customer utility bills, decreases the load
of the City’s electric system, and lessens the
emissions produced from energy consumption.
See the table below for the types of efficiency
upgrades that are eligible to residents through
this program and the correlating rebates
provided by the City of Denton. For a list of
commercial upgrades and rebates, visit
www.dmepower.com.
Rebate applicants may call (940) 349-7733 or
email rebates@cityofdenton.com. For more
information, visit www.dmepower.com.
Receive Rebate
Incentives for Energy
Efficiency Updates
On Feb. 15, the City of Denton will host its
6th Annual Honey Run at Clear Creek Natural
Heritage Center. All ages may sign up for
the race, but due to limited trail space, all
participants will need to register ahead of time
for this free event. Individuals and families
may run the 1-mile fun run, 5K, or 10K. On the
day of the race, check-in will be from 8-8:45
a.m., and the race will begin at 9 a.m.
After the race, the public can learn more
about how to support and protect local honey
bee populations. Samples of honey will also
be available from local beekeepers.
At 11 a.m., the Introduction to Beekeeping
Class will be taught by the Denton County
Beekeepers Association. This free workshop
will teach participants the basics of
beekeeping and inform them about which
native plants help to attract honey bees.
Bee-sure to register for the Denton Honey
Run by visiting www.sustainabledenton.com.
We hope to see you there!
Upgrade
Central HVAC
Smart Thermostat
Radiant Barrier
Attic Insulation
Air Duct
Solar Screens
Windows
Solar Water Heater
Weatherization Supplies
Electric Vehicle
Requirement
1.0 – 2.5 Ton Units
3.0 – 5.0 Ton Units
Remote Management Capable
More than 80% Reflective
More than 49 R-Value
Repair & Replacement
On Conditioned Spaced Windows
Less than 0.29 U-Factor & < 0.22 SHGC
Accommodate Family of 4
Do-it-Yourself Repairs
Request
Incentive
$200
$400
50% up to $50
20% up to $300
50% up to $400
30% up to $200
30% up to $200
30% up to $500
30% up to $300
50% up to $50
$300
6th Annual Honey Run
Residential Energy Efficiency Rebates
To adequately plan and provide for the future
of Denton, the City is moving forward with a
process to amend the current landfill permit to
allow for expansion of the Denton Municipal
Landfill. The proposed expansion increases the
permitted space by 104.64 acres and extends the
life of the landfill by approximately 60 years.
The current landfill is estimated to have
approximately 17 years of landfill life available.
While the City works diligently to maximize
diversion and effectively use landfill space,
current waste tonnage and future growth
projections indicate that the space permitted for
disposal may be depleted as early as 2036.
The land marked for the expansion is owned by
the City, and the boundaries were selected based
on property lines, floodplain considerations, an
Atmos gas line to the north of the site, and other
geographic restrictions.
As of Nov. 26, 2019, the expansion permit
application (Permit #1590-B) was deemed
technically complete, and the Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued a
notice requesting public comment within a
30-day period by Jan. 17, 2020. The permit
application is available for viewing and copying
at 1527 S. Mayhill Road. Upon completion of the
comment period, the permit process is expected
to be complete by March 2020.
Learn more and see how to submit a public
comment at www.cityofdenton.com/landfill.
Benefits of the City of
Denton’s Dyno Dirt
In North Texas, we are lucky to enjoy a long
growing season, which provides leafy coverage
for residences. In warmer months, many of us are
accustomed to having our backyards screened
from view by trees and brush. However, in late
fall through the winter, that natural screening
is greatly diminished, revealing items that must
remain screened.
During this season, it is important to make other
provisions to screen items that are not allowed
to be in public view. Any items that are for indoor
use such as appliances and furniture should
be kept indoors or screened. Ladders, tools,
lawnmowers, wheelbarrows, etc. must be stored
out of view when not in use. Other small items
may be kept in well-maintained storage boxes,
on shelving, or neatly stored against the walls of a
carport. The use of tarps to conceal items stored
outdoors is not allowed.
To see what can and cannot be stored in public
view, visit the Community Improvement Services
(CIS) page at www.cityofdenton.com/CIS.
You may also call the CIS office at
(940) 349-7486 to talk with a staff member who
can answer your questions and assist you in
finding some short-term screening options.
Denton Municipal Landfill
Plans to Expand
Covering Outside
Storage in the Winter
Scout Day 2020
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As you look forward to spring planting, keep in
mind the many benefits of using a nutrient-rich
compost on your lawn and garden:
• It improves both the chemical and physical
properties of existing soil through the addition
of organic matter and micro/macro nutrients.
• It increases soil water holding capacity by
improving soil porosity, which means
less watering!
Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 from 1 – 3 p.m.
North Lakes Recreation Center
See how Denton conserves resources, and
enjoy free hands-on activities for the whole
family. This year’s theme will be “creating a
healthy planet.” (You don’t have to be a scout
to attend.)
A publication of the City of Denton Department of Public Affairs
ADA/EOE/ADEA • TDD (800) 735-2989 • www.cityofdenton.com
Collectively, all these properties make using
compost a win-win! Be sure to use a nutrient
rich compost like the City of Denton’s Dyno Dirt
for your next project. Learn more at
www.cityofdenton.com/dyno.