Office of Energy and Sustainability
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"We must invest in our future, directly tackling the environmental challenges facing this county. In the short-term, we’re inviting our citizens, cities, businesses and public agencies to partner with us in finding ways to reduce and eliminate our sources of greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions. For the long-term, we will become a leader in sustainable job growth, a promoter of innovative clean energy and a protector of the environment and natural resources. Others will look to us as an example of a county that on every level is sustainable. It’s a continuous process, but one we’re committed to achieve."
- Aaron Reardon, Snohomish County Executive |
In July of 2007, Aaron Reardon issued Executive Order 07-48 to establish an initial goal of reducing community greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to 20 percent below year 2000 levels by 2020. Executive Reardon’s Green Ribbon Climate Task Force developed recommendations in 2008 to help achieve this GHG reduction goal, and the County identified a set of 2008 Green Initiatives to put these recommendations into action. In 2009, the County conducted a GHG inventory and published the findings in the 2009 GHG Inventory and Forecast Report.
Snohomish County Launches Recycle More! Recycle Right!
Snohomish County employees have taken on the “Recycle More! Recycle Right!” challenge, an effort to reduce the county’s internal waste stream by 30 percent. View press release.
Free Home Energy Assessments
Want to make your home more energy efficient, but not sure where to start? For a limited time, Community Power! is offering FREE home energy assessments to groups of five or more PUD customers* applying together. A home energy assessment, conducted by a certified home energy auditor, can provide you with energy-saving recommendations that are specific to your home. Generally priced in the $500 range, a professional home energy assessment will identify where your home is losing heated or cooled air, as well as ways energy is being wasted, and then prioritize activities that will give you the biggest return in energy savings. Recommendations include everything from low- and no-cost changes to smart investments. Check out the "Team Up & Save" offer from the PUD's Community Power! program. *Offer is limited to Snohomish County residents in single-family homes (4 or fewer attached units), while funds last.
Learn How to Save Energy and Money!
Learn how you can save energy and save money. Check out local utility energy saving incentives and programs for your home or business: PUD incentives/programs and PSE incentives/programs.
12 Energy Efficiency Projects Underway
Snohomish County was recently awarded $4.8 million from the Department of Energy for an Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant (EECBG). The County is working on 12 different energy efficiency projects under this grant, which will save energy and conserve resources. Learn more about Snohomish County’s EECBG projects by opening the EECBG Project Map.
County Projects Eliminate Use of Petroleum Fuels
Snohomish County Public Works’ Fleet Management Division is a subrecipient of the Clean Cities grant from the Department of Energy. Read more about Fleet Management‘s projects through the Clean Cities grant that are helping to reduce the County’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Snohomish County Joins the PUD Energy Challenge!
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Snohomish County recently joined the Snohomish County Public Utility District (PUD) Energy Challenge and pledged to reduce energy use in select County facilities by 10 percent below 2007-2009 average usage within the next three years. The County will reach its goals for this challenge through a combination of capital retrofit projects and through educational efforts for all employees. Snohomish County is proud to be a participant in this challenge, alongside other local residents, businesses and community groups who have also taken the pledge. Hear what Executive Reardon has to say about the Energy Challenge.
Take the PUD Energy Challenge at home and be a conservation sensation! |
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Read more about the County’s recent sustainability initatives and projects in the 2010 Sustainability Update (pdf).
Watch this video to learn more about the County's energy conservation projects, including solar powered electric vehicle charging stations, the LED street lamp pilot project, and more! County Energy Conservation Projects
Learn more about the Sustainable Cathcart Project.
The Office of Energy and Sustainability works in collaboration with residents, businesses, agencies, local governments and community groups to protect the environment, conserve energy and foster sustainable communities. We provide education, outreach and partnerships that inspire everyone to take action and build a more sustainable Snohomish County.
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Lisa Dulude
Energy and Sustainable Development Analyst
(425) 388-3965 |