Air Sealing Workshop for Contractors on May 4
AirSealing & Energy Efficient Detailing: Training and Hands-On Practicum for Remodelers, Insulators and Energy Service Providers Saturday May 4, 8am This will be a great opportunity to learn the best techniques for airsealing on both Retrofit and New Construction. One thing you will learn is how to airseal a coved ceiling, covered in the Guild’s Technical Flash Card (click to view the flash card): We will be referencing and... Read More
Cold Cash Now Warming Homes Through June 21st, 2013
It may be getting warmer outside these days but here at Thurston Energy, the cash is colder than ever! Thurston Energy is pleased to announce the EXTENSION of the “Cold Ca$h For A Warm Home” rebate program! When the “Cold Ca$h” program began back in December of 2012, our goal was to help folks become more energy efficient, save money on their heating bills and be more comfortable in their homes. Not only have we met those goals, but in the... Read More
Vendor Network Spotlight – Pacific Air
Jim Brewer with Pacific Air Discusses the “Whole House” approach Welcome to the next installment of our vendor spotlight feature. Thurston Energy has a new service provider that can provide you with a HomePLUS with EPS as well as all your HVAC needs. Jim Brewer with pacific air. Tell me: What sorts of changes have you seen in the HVAC home heating industry in the last 5 years for example? In home heating over the last 5 years the equipment has... Read More
500 Dollar Energy Efficiency Federal Tax Credit
Now that the “Fiscal Cliff” drama of 2012 has been resolved. What does it mean for you? The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 passed by Congress on January 3, 2013, provides extensions of energy tax credit provisions that benefit homeowners seeking energy-efficiency improvements. Under section 25C, homeowners can claim a $500 maximum tax credit to cover material costs of energy-efficient upgrades to existing homes for all taxable... Read More
ECHO Energy Vendor Network Spotlight
Welcome to the second installment of our new vendor spotlight feature. Just in time for the New Year! With a new year comes new opportunities to help make your home or business more energy efficient. We’d like to introduce you to a team that can help you along the way: Johnny, Kyle and Claudette from ECHO Energy First off, what does ECHO stand for? That’s an acronym right? ECHO stands for energy consulting home and office. (At this time our organization’s... Read More
Make Your Own Insulating Window Inserts – Workshops on January 5 and 12
Are your windows putting a CHILL on your comfort and your budget? Join us on Saturday, January 5 or Saturday January 12, from 10 am - 4 pm Learn a simple method to build insulating window inserts that can help you save energy, cut costs and help the environment while you learn how to build simple, low-cost interior insulating window inserts. These double layered windows fit snugly inside the window opening, are easily removable and can be made... Read More
Make Your Own Insulating Window Inserts – Workshops on December 1 and 15!
Are your windows putting a CHILL on your comfort and your budget? Join us on either Saturday,December 1 or Saturday December 15, from 10 am – 3 pm Learn a simple method to build insulating window inserts that can help you save energy, cut costs and help the environment while you learn how to build simple, low-cost interior insulating window inserts. These double layered windows fit snugly inside the window opening, are easily removable and... Read More
The New Thurston Energy Vendor Spotlight!
Thurston Energy is pleased to announce our new Vendor Network Spotlight! What is the Vendor Network Spotlight you might ask yourself? This is a way that Thurston Energy can provide our Thurston Energy savers more information about the various contractors on our network that we work with to provide energy efficiency upgrades to the folks around Thurston County. This will be a bi-weekly feature and will highlight all areas of how Thurston Energy Savers... Read More
Make Your Own Insulating Storm Windows Inserts – Workshop on Saturday, October 20!
Are your windows putting a CHILL on your comfort and your budget? Join us This Saturday, October 20, 10 am – 3 pm Learn a simple method to build insulating window inserts that can help you save energy, cut costs and help the environment while you learn how to build simple, low-cost interior insulating window inserts. These double layered windows fit snugly inside the window opening, are easily removable and can be made in custom sizes. They... Read More
Find a Contractor
Find the right contractor for your weatherization, heating system, lighting or other improvement project! Thurston Energy has created a network of local qualified contracting companies that provide energy efficient building systems and equipment. Contractors in our network perform energy audits, doe energy efficiency upgrade work, and install renewable energy systems. The contractors on our network go through a rigorous and ongoing vetting process... Read More