Sign Up for HomePLUS Today! Only 3 Spots on the Schedule Left in February!
Looking to find out just how your home uses energy? Sing up now – Our schedule is filling up fast! Thurston Energy will provide HomePLUS energy evaluations at the current price of $195 in Thurston County only until February 29, 2012. After that, the federal grant that buys down the cost of these audits by more than 55% will expire – and the price will go up! The HomePLUS energy audit is a comprehensive, building science-based inspection of... Read More
Take Advantage of the REAP Program’s Business Energy Efficiency/Renewable Grants Before They’re Gone!
Have you been thinking about making energy efficiency upgrades or starting a renewable project at your business, but been putting it off for one reason or another? Well, the time to do it is now! The reason for the urgency is because Thurston Energy is working under two deadlines for this March: - Use as much of our $500,000 interest rate buy-down money in Thurston County before it expires. - Get as many local businesses... Read More
Low-Cost Ways to Become Energy Efficient at Home
Looking for ways to become more energy efficient at home without spending a lot of money? We’ve compiled a checklist of behavioral modifications you can do starting right now that will help you save money and energy. Many of the suggestions on the list are free, and most don’t take much time to acheive. We have several items on the list in the following categories: Heating & Air Conditioning Fireplaces & Woodstoves Weatherizing... Read More
Get Your Home Energy Evaluation from Thurston Energy Today – Prices Good Until February 29!
Thurston Energy will provide HomePLUS energy evaluations at the current price of $195 in Thurston County only until February 29, 2012. After that, the federal grant that buys down the cost of these audits by more than 55% will expire – and the price will go up! The HomePLUS energy audit is a comprehensive, building science-based inspection of a home from an energy-efficiency perspective. Using high-tech diagnostic tools, a BPI-certified assessor... Read More
Get Your HomePLUS evaluation before it’s too late!
Thurston Energy will provide HomePLUS energy evaluations at the current price of $195 in Thurston County only until February 29, 2012. After that, the federal grant that buys down the cost of these audits by more than 55% will expire – and the price will go up! The HomePLUS energy audit is a comprehensive, building science-based inspection of a home from an energy-efficiency perspective. Using high-tech diagnostic tools, a BPI-certified assessor... Read More
Reflections on Local Energy and Barbeque
As I reflect back on Monday evening and the whole experience of the Local Energy Convergence, I just keep coming back to two things: the enthusiasm of everyone involved, and the barbecue that I ate after all was said and done. If you know me personally, you’re probably not surprised by either one of those. Before we lost track by the end of the evening, more than 200 people had signed in at the event. During the afternoon session, “Local... Read More
Fun for Everyone at the Local Energy Celebration
You are invited to a very special FREE celebration – where we honor your success (and that of our community!) reducing energy usage. We have a great evening planned, with activities for everyone! What: Local Energy Celebration When: Monday, January 30, 4:30 – 8:00 pm Where: The Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St NW, Olympia WA 98501 Why: To celebrate your success reducing energy (and have a rocking time!) Meet local organizations who are leading... Read More
Why You Should Come to the Local Energy Convergence
On Monday January 30th, two concepts converge: “local” and “energy”. If you want to save energy and save money at home, in your business, or in the way that you buy stuff, or if you just want to enjoy a good time with friends, food, drinks, fun, art and music, come out to the Olympia Center next Monday afternoon and evening for the Local Energy Convergence (http://www.localenergynow.org/). Two local groups are celebrating their customers’... Read More
Hot Spots and Ice Dams
Here’s a suggestion for a fun winter sightseeing sport (thanks, Josh) now that we have as much snow as Duluth, MN – look for Hot Spots and Ice Dams. What are those, you ask? I’m so glad you did! Hot Spots on roofs are places where the snow has inexplicably melted away, even if there was not extra sun shining on it or a seagull landed there and swept the snow off with its wings. Hot Spots are caused by places beneath the roof that are... Read More
Get Your Thurston Energy Yard Sign Today!
Tell the world about your energy efficiency success with our yard signs! Now, all Thurston Energy Savers can display their pride in their choice to save money and make their home more comfortable by becoming energy efficient at home. These long-lasting durable signs are made right here in Lacey – perfect for your front yard. When you sign up for a HomePLUS energy evaluation, you will be given the option of having a yard sign installed at the... Read More