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 process, customers have put over... 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 in custom sizes. They are built... 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 can be made in custom sizes. They... 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 are built on a wood frame with... Read More
Sign Up for Your HomePLUS by January 31 to Get Buy-down Cost!
Have you been thinking about getting a HomePLUS energy evaluation? Not sure if now is the right time? Well, if you haven’t done so already, now is the time to sign up for a Thurston Energy HomePLUS™. The Thurston Energy program will be going through some changes in the future, and Thurston Energy’s funding for the $195 HomePLUS lasts only until January 31, 2012. For a limited time only, $195 will get you a HomePLUS™ Energy Evaluation through Thurston Energy. You will receive: A... Read More
Thurston Energy to Present at Interfaith Community Celebration on January 8 at 4:00
Energy Efficiency at Home: Save Money on Energy Bills & Be More Comfortable This Winter Is your house cold? Or drafty? Want to keep your energy costs down this winter? Please join us for a presentation at United Churches on Sunday, January 8, from 4:00 – 5:00 pm. before the Interfaith Community Celebration. United Churches is located at 110 11th Avenue SE (on the corner of Capitol Way) in Olympia, and the presentation is open to the public. Learn how to figure out... Read More
What’s Next … Local Energy Convergence!
I get asked a lot what is next for Thurston Energy, since our big grant will be complete soon. I’m happy to announce that Thurston Energy will continue on as the Local Energy Program of the Thurston Economic Development Council (EDC), in collaboration with the Thurston Climate Action Team (TCAT). To kick off 2012, Thurston Energy is collaborating with the Buy Local Program to hold the first “Local Energy Convergence” in downtown Olympia (at the Olympia Center) on January... Read More
Thurston Energy to Present at Tumwater Timberland Library Saturday, November 12
Energy Efficiency at Home: Save Money on Energy Bills & Be More Comfortable This Winter Is your house cold? Or drafty? Want to keep your energy costs down this winter? Please join us for a presentation at Tumwater Timberland Library on Saturday, November 12, from 1:00- 2:00 pm. The Library is located at 7023 New Market Street, Tumwater WA 98501-6563, and the presentation is open to the public. Learn how to figure out where your home is wasting energy and what you can... Read More
Thurston Energy to Present at Tenino Timberland Library, Wednesday, November 9
Energy Efficiency at Home: Save Money on Energy Bills & Be More Comfortable This Winter Is your house cold? Or drafty? Want to keep your energy costs down this winter? Please join us for a presentation at Tenino Timberland Library on Wednesday, November 9, from 5:30 – 6:30 pm. The Library is located at 172 Central Avenue West, Tenino WA 98579, and the presentation is open to the public. Learn how to figure out where your home is wasting energy and what you can do... Read More
Let’s invest in “Local Energy”
There is a path through and solution to today’s economic, environmental, and budgetary challenges. After all the bubbles burst, we wanted to save our money – which is a good start, but collectively we cannot SAVE our way out of a recession. Instead, we need to collectively INVEST our way out of recession. A terrific investment that addresses all of the issues listed above is “Local Energy.” Local Energy has a double meaning. In a human sense, it means enthusiasm... Read More