Gordon Wynn

Who would have ever thought you can associate Edmond, Oklahoma with a tropical paradise? Well, you can when you step into Pelican Bay Water Park.

Pelican Bay offers a tropical paradise for residents and visitors to have the time of their life. And best of all, you won't have to leave Edmond. Colorful cabanas that surround the water really complete the tropical feel. The water park features water slides, a lazy river, a climbing wall, a swirling vortex and a playground.

Pelican Bay also offers programs and classes for everyone. Some classes include swim classes, Filppa Ball, water safety, and lifeguard training.

When you want to have a cool summer party, have it at Pelican Bay. You can rent the park out for private parties. Your party is sure to be the coolest summer party.

So, if you want a cool place to spend the rest of your summer vacation, just step into Pelican Bay's tropical paradise for the time of your life.

As heating and cooling costs continue to rise, many homeowners are looking for ways to save extra money while they increase their home's energy efficiency. So, I have found this great way to save money and increase my home's energy efficiency. It is done by installing a heat pump.

Any Edmond , Oklahoma residents who replace their air-conditioning unit or gas furnace with a ground-source heat pump will be eligible for a heat pump rebate. This will also save you money each month on your heating and cooling bill.

To qualify for the rebate, the heat pump must meet some criteria. The electric heat pump must be permanently installed, the heat pump must meet the minimum efficiency rating that is set by the city's rebate program, the pump must provide cooling and heating capabilities in one unit, and the pump must not burn fuel to make heat. There are also more guidelines that can be found here, to ensure you meet all criteria to qualify for your rebate.

Remember that when you replace your current unit with a heat pump it will cost more upfront, but you'll see a great difference on your next energy bill. Overall your energy bill will be cut by 1/3 based on your annual energy consumption.

Installing a heat pump is one more way to go green. I've been trying to do my part. I hope this helps you get on the road to going green.