The Edmonds City Council Monday night authorized the city attorney and staff to investigate the potential cost-savings involved in partnering with the Snohomish County Public Utility District as it begins installing fiber optic cable in parts of Edmonds. Snohomish County PUD is already planning to install its own cable in certain neighborhoods, such as Westgate…
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PUD reports nearly all power restored to Edmonds
Snohomish County PUD said that nearly all power was restored to Edmonds by about 7 p.m Tuesday following an early afternoon windstorm that damaged the Perrinville substation and knocked power out to much of the city. As of 8 p.m. Tuesday, a few scattered outages remained in South Snohomish County, the PUD spokesperson said.
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 easy for Edmonds residents and business owners to do both. The City has funded Save Energy Now, a program developed by Sustainable Edmonds to help…
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 additional payoff that many homeowners aren’t aware of: Homes defined as ‘green,’ Built Green, Energy Star or LEED certified, or that have other environmentally-friendly features,…
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 meeting on Home & Business Energy Efficiency. “The single best thing to reduce your lighting load is to change to compact fluorescent bulbs,” said Laura…
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 at the Nov. 5 Sustainable Edmonds meeting, part two in the group’s series on Home & Business Energy Efficiency. Ben Pelkey of Puget Sound Energy…