Conservation/Environment
Energy Conservation
Click on the house to learn where you can save energy in your own home.
Tip of the Week
Lower your thermostat at night and when not at home. Use a programmable thermostat with a heat pump.
More energy-saving tips are available here.
Save Energy and Money
Our Conservation and Customer Services staff can help you improve the energy efficiency of homes, offices, businesses and industrial plants. Programs include:
Residential
- Coming January 1, 2010: Weatherization rebates (click on link in box at right for more information)
- New construction information
- High-bill inquiries
For information on these programs, send us an e‑mail or call (509) 661-8008.
Commercial and industrial
- Funding for energy-efficiency improvements through the Resource$mart program
- Selecting the best heating and cooling
- Reducing energy costs at new and existing buildings
- Finding solutions to power quality problems
For information on these programs, send us an e‑mail or call (509) 661-8008.
Other programs
- Low-income weatherization
Using state and PUD funds, the Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council weatherizes low-income homes. For information, call the council at (509) 662-6156.
Why conserve?
Both Chelan County PUD and its customers benefit from efficient use of energy. At times, the PUD must rely on outside power to supplement its hydro resources, particularly in the winter heating season. Energy saved in homes and businesses reduces the need to purchase higher-cost power on the wholesale market. This in turn helps keep local electric rates low.
Greater energy efficiency makes the most of national energy resources, reduces energy shortages, lessens our reliance on energy imports and minimizes pollution.