RePower Bainbridge

01/07/2014

Thank you, Bainbridge Island for the impact you've made on our community over the last three years! We are pleased to announce that Kitsap County was successful in securing formal approval for hosting RePower in the future! As of January 1, 2014, Kitsap County will assume program ownership and begin setting up the new program implementation infrastructure with the Washington State University (WSU) Energy Program. Please visit RePowerKitsap.org for more information.

12/27/2013

Quick Fact Friday: Did you know that we could save $20 billion dollars if the energy efficiency of commercial and industrial buildings improved by 10 percent?

12/25/2013

RePower wishes you a warm and bright holiday season!

12/25/2013

Have you seen the most sustainable neighborhood in the U.S.? It's on Bainbridge Island!

http://growbainbridge.com/blog/is-this-the-most-sustainable-neighborhood-in-the-u-s-co-exist-com/

A new urban neighborhood on Bainbridge Island, Washington, is arguably the most resilient–and healthiest–in the entire United States. Grow Community is not the first place to have net zero energy homes, community gardens, carsharing, or any of its other features, but it’s the first community to have...

12/20/2013

Quick Fact Friday: In the average home, 75% of the electricity used to power home electronics is consumed while the products are turned off. The average desktop computer idles at 80 watts, while the average laptop idles at 20 watts. A Sony PlayStation 3 uses about 200 watts and nearly as much when idle. Idle power consumes more electricity than all the solar panels in America combined! Be sure to unplug before you leave for the holidays!

12/18/2013

This early winter cold snap reminds us of the benefits of a RePower energy upgrade: reduced heating bills and a more comfortable home. Please complete any remaining energy-efficiency upgrades and submit the RePower Reward application by December 31, 2013.

12/11/2013

Congrats to Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union (PSCCU)! They will be a part of the state’s clean energy revolving loan fund. PSCCU believes in energy efficiency, conservation, local economies and the environment, and have years of experience developing loan programs to support these beliefs. Contact PSCCU today if you are interested in an energy-efficiency loan.

12/09/2013

So exciting! CSG's Steve Cowell is presenting at the White House!

The White House Weatherization Event will take place on Monday, Dec. 9 at 2pm EST.

12/06/2013

Quick Fact Friday: The amount of money that doubly efficient energy would save could pay off the existing debt in every household in the U.S.

12/04/2013

We need to POWER DOWN tomorrow! Please use less electricity from 6 to 9 a.m. 12/5/2013. Turn off outdoor security lights as soon as the sun comes up.

12/03/2013

It's so cold this week. We need your help to POWER DOWN. Use less electricity from 6 to 9 a.m. 12/4/2013. Set the thermostat at 65°F.