March Back of Bill Free Shade Tree Coupons From Riverside Public Utilities Expire June 30

Riverside, Calif. – Riverside Public Utilities (RPU) customers have until June 30 to redeem their 2016 Free Shade Tree Coupons on the backs of their March bills.

Customers can redeem their coupon at one of the following retailers only:

• Louie’s Nursery, 16310 Porter Ave.
• Moon Valley Nursery, 9501 Lincoln Ave.
• Parkview Nursery, 4377 Chicago Ave.
• Parkview Nursery, 3841 Jackson St.

Coupons allow customers to receive one free qualifying shade tree (up to $25 in value) to plant near their homes or businesses which will help to shade buildings and assist with offsetting summer cooling costs.

While the free coupon program expires at the end of the month, RPU electric customers can still take part in the utility’s Tree Power Shade Tree Rebate program year round. Tree Power provides rebates of up to $25 ($125 maximum) for purchasing and planting up to five additional qualified shade trees.

To date, RPU’s popular shade tree programs have provided more than 125,000 free shade trees to RPU customers that have helped to beautify the community and provide energy savings.

For additional information about RPU’s shade tree planting programs and other energy and water conservation programs visit GreenRiverside.com

Established in 1895, Riverside Public Utilities is a consumer-owned water and electric utility governed by a board of nine community volunteers that provides high quality, reliable services to over 106,000 metered electric customers and up to 64,000 metered water customers throughout the City of Riverside. The Utility is committed to increased use of renewable energy resources and sustainable living practices that help reduce environmental impacts within the City of Riverside and the state of California.