Sustainability and the Environment
Back-to-nature activities abound in Edmonds this weekend
Whether you feel like digging in the dirt, exploring the woods or learning more about backyard wildlife, there’s an activity for you in Edmonds this weekend: -An Edmonds Community Garden…
Citizens generate Earth Day energy with ideas for greening Edmonds
What better way to mark Earth Day than to develop a plan for making your own community a more eco-friendly place? A group of about 40 citizens did just that…
Reminder: City’s Earth Day event tonight
It’s Earth Day, and the city and Sustainable Edmonds are hosting an event tonight at City Hall to celebrate the community’s commitment to environmental initiatives. The event will be in…
Edmonds Earth Day celebration, other ‘green’ events this week
The City’s official Earth Day event Thursday evening is one of several happenings in Edmonds this week that highlight the community’s commitment to environmental initiatives. Here’s a summary: Thursday: The…
How simple conservation changes saved one Edmonds family $150
The following report was submitted by Todd Cloutier, Sustainable Edmonds board member, regarding early results from the Save Energy Now program. Is it really this easy to save over $150?…
Edmonds resident teaching solar home design class Saturday
Interested in learning more about solar home design? Edmonds resident Chris Herman, owner of Winter Sun Design, is teaching a class this Saturday, April 10, at Shoreline Community College. Herman…
Mark your calendar for Edmonds Earth Day event April 22
The City of Edmonds and Sustainable Edmonds are hosting an Earth Day event on Thursday, April 22 at Edmonds City Hall (121 5th Ave. N.) in the third-floor Brackett Room…
Sustainable Edmonds needs additional Save Energy Now participants
Sustainable Edmonds is seeking additional home and business owners who want to save energy and money through its Save Energy Now (SEN) program. SEN is aimed at helping local home…
Today: Communities to share energy-saving ideas
Edmonds residents interested in sustainability issues are invited to learn from citizens who are leading energy conservation efforts in two other communities — Olympia and Bainbridge Island — during a…
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Mayor’s Climate Protection Committee seeks two new members; apply by Friday
If you are interested in environmental issues, Edmonds’ Citizens Committee on U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement is seeking volunteers to fill two openings. The committee consists of five non-paid volunteers….
Sustainable Edmonds needs volunteers for pilot conservation program
At every turn, we hear that saving energy also saves money. But how — and where — do we start? Beginning in January, the City of Edmonds has made it…
Remodeling your home? Think green now and earn green later
Whether you want to save money on heating bills or do your part to save the planet, there are many reasons to improve your home’s energy efficiency. But there’s an…
Timely topic tonight: City to discuss new approaches for regulating stormwater
It may not sound very exciting, but as rainstorms continue to pound Edmonds, the topic is a timely one: The City of Edmonds Public Works Department is inviting residents to…
Give your home an energy makeover with efficient lighting, appliances
Switching to energy-saving lighting and appliances, and changing your daily habits regarding energy use, are two simple ways to lower your electricity bill, advised speakers at last week’s Sustainable Edmonds…
Faster bus service coming soon on Highway 99
It’s called Swift for a reason. Community Transit will unveil a new 17-mile transit service along Highway 99 at the end of November that promises to cut 25 percent off…
Want a warmer home for less money? Weatherize it!
Weatherizing your home is the fastest and best way to save money on your home heating bill. That’s the word from representatives of two gas and electric utilities who spoke…
Tonight: ‘Stop the draft’ with Sustainable Edmonds
“Stop the draft – and we’re not talking about the Army!” That’s the opening line for Sustainable Edmonds Facebook page announcing Part II of its Energy Efficiency Series from 7-9…
Edmonds resident to present solar home design class Saturday
Edmonds resident and Sustainable Edmonds board member Chris Herman of Winter Sun Design will present a solar home design class this Saturday, Nov. 7 at Shoreline Community College. Herman, who…
Speakers offer energy-saving tips for homeowners
Even if you haven’t been paying a lot of attention to all the recent talk about sustainability and climate change, it’s likely, especially as the colder weather sets in, that…
Tonight: Bright ideas for saving energy in your home or business
Sustainable Edmonds is presenting a series of meetings on home and business energy efficiency, and the first one is tonight, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. in Port of Edmonds conference…
City Council moves closer to fire decision; votes to allow chickens
The Edmonds City Council moved closer Tuesday night to deciding whether to approve the sale of City of Edmonds fire services to Snohomish County Fire District 1, agreeing to narrow…