A Bright Idea

Using less energy more efficiently is an easy way to curb greenhouse gas emissions – and save you money.

Graphic courtesy Snohomish County PUD.  Comparison figures based on 2005 Snohomish County PUD rates.

Start by weatherizing your home or office to prevent energy you pay for from escaping; simply sealing leaks and adding insulation can lower your bill. Switching light fixtures to compact fluorescent lights, purchasing Energy Star-rated appliances, and adjusting your heating and cooling habits are additional ways you can use energy more efficiently.

Your local utility offers tips on how you can make your home or business more energy efficient. Many offer seasonal rebate programs and incentives for businesses, as well. For more information:

Puget Sound Energy

• Solutions for home

• Solutions for business

Seattle City Light

• Solutions for home

• Solutions for business

  • Conservation tips

  • Climate Wise Partners
    Climate Wise is a City of Seattle voluntary partnership program that encourages cooperation between public, private and non-governmental sectors to make energy efficiency and environmental performance a business asset.

Snohomish County Public Utility District

• Solutions for home

• Solutions for business

Tacoma Power

• Solutions for home

• Solutions for business

Did you know?

If every American changed out their 5 most frequently used light fixtures or the bulbs in them to ENERGY STAR qualified lighting, not only would each family save more than $60 every year in energy costs, but together we'd also keep more than one trillion pounds of greenhouse gases out of our air. That's a $6 billion energy savings for Americans equivalent to the annual output of more than 21 power plants. The 5 highest use fixtures in a home are typically the kitchen ceiling light, the living room table and floor lamps, bathroom vanity, and outdoor porch or post lamp.  [Source: Alliance to Save Energy]