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• PUD’s Planet Power Supports 5 Solar Projects & School Programs

  8/30/2010

  More Green Energy Coming to Local Communities!

  More than 3,000 Snohomish County PUD customers are now supporting solar demonstration projects by participating in the utility’s voluntary Planet Power green energy program. Five additional projects will be installed this year; six projects were completed in 2009. The program provides customers a way of making a meaningful difference by promoting green energy development.

  “Customers consistently tell us they want to support small-scale renewable energy projects here in our community,” said Doris Abravanel, senior energy efficiency program manager. “These five new projects will be sited in public schools, a community center, a park and a college. The program also supports renewable energy curriculum in several local schools.”

  The 2010 projects funded under Planet Power are:

  • Friends of the Hidden River (at Brightwater/Woodinville) – Solar panels and an informational kiosk will be installed at a community center focused on environmental education at the Brightwater Treatment Plant site.
  • Adopt a Stream Foundation (McCollum Park/Everett) – The Northwest Stream Center at the park, which focuses on watershed education, will install solar panels and kiosk to complement its classes and educational efforts on Northwest ecology.
  • Trinity Lutheran College (Downtown Everett) – In connection with the college’s environmental learning area on the rooftop of its parking garage, it will put up a set of solar panels and kiosk to teach students and the public about this energy source.
  • The Clearwater School (Bothell) – The school has made significant commitments to energy efficiency, salmon restoration and environmental education. Solar panels and an informational kiosk will complement these efforts.
  • Skyview Junior High School (Canyon Park) – The school has been successful with energy-efficiency and school-wide environmental action projects. It will install a set of solar panels and a kiosk, as well as develop a renewable energy education program.
  • Three other schools – Lockwood Elementary (Northshore District), Secondary Academy for Success (Northshore District) and Woodside Elementary (Everett School District) – will receive renewable energy curriculum, materials and training. SAS also will install a solar kiosk.

  Customers can enroll in Planet Power at any time. They can either opt to contribute $3 or more each month as part of their utility bill payment or make a one-time payment of $15 or more. Every dollar contributed goes directly to operate the program, educate the community and increase the level of energy that is produced from renewable sources. Customers can enroll online by clicking here, in person at any PUD office or by calling the utility’s Energy Hotline at 425-783-1700.

  PUD business customers can also directly support green power through a second option, Green Blocks. When they purchase Green Blocks, business customers support their corporate green and sustainability initiatives and can claim that a specific share of their power is coming from preferred renewable sources. For ongoing participation, customers can purchase any number of blocks. For one time purchases, there is a minimum commitment of 5 blocks or $15.

• Get Efficient…Get Even Bigger Rebates!

  8/9/2010

  PUD & Expanded State Program Mean Incredible Deals on Efficient Appliances, Ductless Heat Pumps

  Even BIGGER REBATES are now available when consumers purchase qualifying efficient appliances and ductless heat pumps for their homes! With increased state rebates and PUD rebates, the cost of these efficiency measures is lower than ever. For specific program details, including qualifying appliances and heat pumps, click here or call the PUD Energy Hotline at 425-783-1700.

  REFRIGERATORS – Up to $155 in Rebates

  The PUD offers rebates of $50 for qualifying models. Washington state offers $75. Plus, when you recycle qualifying refrigerators through the PUD, get another $30 rebate.

  CLOTHES WASHERS – Up to $250 in Rebates

  The PUD offers rebates up to $100 for qualifying models. Washington state offers $150.

  DISHWASHERS – Up to $110 in Rebates

  The PUD offers rebates up to $35. Washington state offers $75.

  DUCTLESS HEAT PUMPS – Up to $1,550

  The PUD offers rebates up to $800. Washington state offers $750. PUD customers may also opt for a 2.9 percent loan (up to $6,000). Ductless systems heat and cool homes at a fraction of the cost of baseboards and wall heaters and don’t require invasive ductwork. The systems are safe, quiet and heat rooms more evenly than other heating sources. Some units also may qualify for a federal tax credit of up to $1,500.

  The state funds are made available through the Cash for Appliances Washington program. These rebates are only available until funds are exhausted. Customers who previously submitted eligible applications for $100 washer rebates will automatically receive an additional state check for $50. The state rebates are in addition to PUD rebates.

  For additional program eligibility requirements and other details, see www.snopud.com  or call the PUD Energy Hotline at 425-783-1700.

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