Customer Experience Drives Program Results

For us at Thurston Energy it has always been about the customer experience.  We are trying to make a positive impact in people’s lives by helping them use less energy, save money, be more healthy and comfortable, and make great investments in their homes and buildings.  Today we’re releasing the results of our 2010-2011 Program Analysis and it’s great to see how much our customers have accomplished – 45% of homeowners went on to make improvements after their energy evaluations,... Read More

Yes, Deloris … This IS a good time for Energy Improvements

I get asked this question a lot:  “With the economy so bad … do you think this is a good time for people to spend money on their houses?”  And I love to flip this one on its head and give the answer that the asker just doesn’t expect:  “That makes this the BEST time to do it.”  Really?  Yes. In a time of double-dip recession fears, bursted bubbles, and roller coasting stock markets, it’s good to have something you can count on.  Making improvements in your... Read More

Creative Office In Olympia Signs Up To Become More Energy Efficient

This morning, Lowell Gordon, owner of Creative Office, signed up to upgrade the lighting throughout his commercial building. Local electrical contracting company Capital Electric will be doing the upgrade. Puget Sound Energy (PSE) will be providing a grant to Lowell that will cover approximately 40% of the job. Creative Office has about 150 fluorescent fixtures that will be upgraded from old T-12’s to new T-8’s. They will also be upgrading their old track lighting and exterior... Read More