Palm Desert's Turf Replacement Program
Palm Desert’s new turf replacement program is here! Homeowners can receive up to $2,000 for replacing the grass in their front lawns with water saving, desert friendly landscaping. Homeowners associations are eligible for up to $10,000. Click here for more information and an application.
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Get Fit Palm Desert
Mayor Cindy Finerty has invited all Palm Desert residents to participate in Get Fit Palm Desert – a series of free activities each month designed to promote physical fitness and good health.
Get Fit Palm Desert continues Saturday, March 13 with Salsaerobics, bring a towel and bottle of water. This event takes place at the Palm Desert Recreation Center, 43-900 San Pablo Avenue. For more information about Get Fit Palm Desert, please call 760-346-0611, ext. 423.
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New Funding for Energy Independence Program
The City of Palm Desert has announced the release of $6 million in new funding for its popular Energy Independence Program. The City’s Office of Energy Management will accept loan applications from Palm Desert property owners on a first-come, first-served basis for energy efficiency improvements and solar projects beginning Monday, February 8.
Property owners can apply in person by appointment only. Applications submitted by contractors on behalf of property owners will be accepted by appointment with a limit of one application per company each day. Completed applications will be reviewed by Office of Energy Management staff. Staff will schedule appointments with customers whose applications are complete to review and discuss the loan documents and processing.
Applications are available at the Office of Energy Management, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, and on the City’s website by clicking here. To schedule an appointment and for more information, please call the Palm Desert Office of Energy Management at 760-837-0287.