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
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
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
Your Electric Meter is Your Credit Card
You’ve heard a million times that “Time is Money.” Yes. But here’s another one: “Energy is Money.” Think about it. Every electron and every drop of gasoline you use costs money. The bank or the Federal Reserve (depending on who you ask) creates money and passes it around, just like energy is created at power plants and sent to your building through transmission lines. Our energy supply fluctuates but has natural limits, just like the money supply. And... Read More
Be Part of Our Thurston Energy Study
Thurston Energy is conducting a statistical analysis of the effectiveness of our program in helping Thurston County residents and businesses save money, save energy, and reduce your carbon emissions. We need your help to get good data for this study! We are putting out a call to Thurston Energy Savers to help us show the good work we here in Thurston County have been doing. If you received a home or business energy evaluation before November 1, 2010, we ask that you participate... Read More