Summer Electric Conservation for Mesa Electric Customers

Arizona summers can be strenuous for the wallet and our electric grid. This year, the City of Mesa encourages electric customers to be smart about energy consumption as the southwest region faces unprecedented market conditions that could affect the supply and billing rates. 

Mesa does not own or operate any electric generators and purchases its electric supply through various short and long-term agreements. However, this year supply costs have increased dramatically due to the region’s population growth and energy usage and the transition to newer and cleaner energy production. City of Mesa Electric Utility customers within the City’s Service Territory can help reduce the impact by lowering energy consumption during peak hours of 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. 

Mesa Energy Resources is taking several steps to ease the impact of higher demand on the power grid.

Ways you can save energy and money

Hydration Stations

Water Resources and Vice Mayor Jenn Duff have partnered again on a Hydration Station campaign to provide an additional solution for clean, sustainable heat relief in Mesa. While bottled water provides necessary, portable drinking water for those most in need, the Hydration Station campaign offers a stable, ongoing drinking water option. Together with bottled water donations, Hydration Stations provide relief and help to reduce heat-related illness in Mesa.

There are five Hydration Stations in Mesa available year-round and are accessible to anyone who needs a drink of water. The stations reduce plastic bottle waste by enabling users to refill reusable bottles as a sustainable source of drinking water, helping especially those most vulnerable to triple-digit temperatures.

Hydration Stations are funded by generous community donations and partnerships with local agencies. View a map of all Hydration Stations, or make a donation to help fund future Stations.

Trash & Recycle Barrel Reminders

To help us provide uninterrupted service to our trash and recycle customers, please remember the following:

• Barrels out to the curb by 6 a.m. on scheduled collection day, including all holidays. Unexpected events can occur which can result in our garbage truck servicing your area earlier than usual.  Barrels can be set out as early as 6 p.m. the night before and we ask that they be removed by 6 a.m. the day after. Please also keep barrels away from obstructions such as parked vehicles, mailboxes, low clearance trees, etc.
• Do not overload the barrel. All items should be properly contained, and the lid should be closed.  This helps prevent litter on the street and damage to the equipment during the collection process.  If additional barrels are needed, please call Customer Service at 480-644-2221.
• Bag & Tie.  All items, especially kitchen and bathroom waste, should be properly sealed in a garbage bag.  This helps prevent odors, the breeding of insects and ensures compliance with County and local health regulations.
  
  

Trash and Recycling

Energy Safety During Monsoons

Monsoons can damage electric infrastructure and result in serious power outages. While most of the natural gas system is underground and storms rarely affect service and pipelines, a monsoon can cause a natural gas emergency.  Learn and practice energy safety to keep your family safe during monsoon season.

How can you prepare? 

• Review and refresh your knowledge of energy safety in and outside your home.
• Know your emergency contact numbers:
• Mesa Electric: 480-644-2266
• Mesa Gas: 480-644-4277
• Know what to do during and after outages.

During the Storm

Since many natural gas appliances don’t require electricity, they are safe to use during a monsoon.  However, if you smell natural gas or hear a hissing sound coming from appliances or meters, leave the area immediately, go to a safe location and call 911 or the city at 480-644-4277.

After the Storm

If your home or yard is damaged by a storm, have your appliances and piping inspected by a professional. Remember to call 811 for underground utility locating at least two days before digging to repair damage. It’s free and it’s the law.

Power outages or damage to infrastructure can be more widespread and last longer than the monsoon storms and winds.

Water Conservation Classes & Tips

Beautiful Plant Ideas for Your Landscape
Join us on August 18 from 12 - 1 p.m. for Plants to Provide Shade, Color, and Wildlife. This Mesa Red Mountain Library lunchtime Zoom program features Environmental & Sustainability staff who will share plant selection ideas to attract birds or butterflies, provide year-round color, or help to create a cool, shady retreat. Don’t worry, these are low-water using plants that are easy to maintain, too. 

Landscape Advice to Save Water & Money
Over half of household water use, in some cases as much as 70%, goes into our landscape and outdoor use. Check out our summer survival tips that include resources on landscape plant selection, proper watering, keeping the splash in your pool, grass removal incentives, and more. We’ll also connect you to our Know Your H2O Water Calculator where you can see how much water you should be using. Once completed, you can request a free water-saving kit! 

Water Conservation

Join Mesa Parks & Recreation for some fall fun!

We offer hundreds of programs and classes including adult sports, teen sports, youth sports, adaptive programs, tennis lessons and leagues, pickleball lessons, water exercise, school break camps, enrichment classes such as dance, karate and more!

Registration opens July 12 at 8 a.m. for Mesa Residents and July 19 at 8 a.m. for non-residents. 

Register

Mesa Job Fair

Mesa Police is hosting an in-person job fair on Tuesday, August 24 from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the Salvation Army, 241 E. 6th St.

Businesses that are attending and hiring include but not limited to: Mesa Police, Mesa Public Schools, Gilbert Police, Gilbert Public Schools, U.S. Army, U.S. Marines, U.S. Air Force, Valley Metro, Walgreens, Goodwill, Andy’s Frozen Custard, Dexcom, Circle K, Albertsons/Safeway, Quik Trip, Bass Pro Shops, Bashas, Terros Health, Lowe’s, Target, Metro Care Services, Sunland Home Care, Elite Community Services, Frys, and Red Robin Restaurant.

Avoid a wait and reserve your spot today!

Register

Mesa Public Library resumes evening hours

Mesa Public Library is again offering evening hours at all three locations. Hours are now 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Main Library, 64 E. 1st St.; Red Mountain Branch, 635 N. Power Road and Dobson Ranch Branch, 2425 S. Dobson Road.

Park and pick-up curbside service is available at all locations by appointment through the myLIBROapp Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can request library materials online through our catalog. Once you are notified the items are ready, you can pick them up from the safety of your car.

To get a Mesa Public Library card, visit any of our locations during business hours, or you can apply online. Anyone who lives in Maricopa County for at least 30 consecutive days a year or who works, owns property, or attends school within the County is eligible for a free Mesa Public Library card. 

MesaLibrary.org

LaunchPoint: Growing Tech Startups in Mesa

You’re an innovator and a dreamer but having the right guidance and support at the crucial stages of building your business may very well decide your success or failure. LaunchPoint, the Mesa Technology Accelerator, is a unique place for entrepreneurs and small tech companies that provides flexible space, business development assistance, and networking and training opportunities. It is a place to help tech companies launch and accelerate to create new jobs and capital investment in the community.

From consumer web and mobile applications to biotech and green energy - and everything in between - your idea will grow at LaunchPoint.

Located in the heart of Downtown Mesa, LaunchPoint offers connectivity and access to the Greater Phoenix entrepreneurial community and proximity to higher education resources to provide a supportive environment to help fuel your tech startup’s success.

• Private office space
• Collaborative areas
• Wet and dry labs
• Conference rooms
• Classrooms
• Lounge area
• Business development assistance
• Networking and training
• Access to other entrepreneurs

To schedule a tour, contact Kelley Keffer at Kelley.keffer@mesaaz.gov or 480-644-6958.