Conserve Energy, Cut Power Costs

The easiest way to cut your power bill is to make saving energy a priority. Here are conservation and other energy tips from Sharon, Klickitat PUD's Energy Services Specialist. You can call her at 509-773-7622, or toll-free at 800-548-8357.

We have split our conservation articles into several sub-categories for easier navigation.

Conservation Rate Credit Program
Home Heating and Cooling
Lighting
Water Heating
Surge Protection
Degree Days
Appliances
Conservation

Conservation Rate Credit Program

Klickitat PUD offers customers a new way to weatherize their homes in any energy saving and cost efficient way with its Conservation Rate Credit Program. This program offers rebates to customers in a variety of catagories. Qualifying customers can take advantage of these rebates and access printable packets and loan applications online by clicking on the link above.



Home Heating and Cooling

  • Why is a heat pump such a good deal?
  • Sizing Air Conditioners -- Don't overdue a good thing
  • Landscape to Save Energy -- Smart planting can cut your heating and cooling costs
  • Preparing for Winter -- Plan ahead to make your winter more comfortable and your home easier to heat

    Lighting
  • Tips to keep your lighting energy dollars at home
  • Compact fluorescent light bulbs are economical and efficient. Get the most for your lighting dollar!
  • Halogen Torchiere Lights -- Pretty, popular and inexpensive. But don't forget that they're also fire hazards and energy-wasters


    • Water Heating
  • Learn about water heaters before your old ones dies
  • Water Heaters -- Reduce your hot water temperature for safety and energy efficiency


    • Surge Protection
  • Meter Base Surge Arresters -- Protect your sensitive electronic equipment from external power problems
  • Plug-in Surge Protection -- Don't let power fluctuations damage your sensitive electronic equipment

    Degree Days
  • Degree days monitor outdoor temperatures to help track energy use

    Appliances
  • Revolutionary Clothes Washing
    • -- The horizontal-axis washing machine saves electricity and water
  • What Stays On When You Go Out? -- You're on vacation; what about your energy consumption?
  • Appliances and Saving Energy -- Tips to cut energy with home appliances
  • Tips to keep your laundry energy dollars at home

    Conservation
  • Energy information is just a click away
  • Generator Safety -- Tips for your backup generator
  • Whole House Conservation -- Curb your home energy use
  • Insulate for winter comfort, lower bills
  • Conservation Tips -- Make saving energy a priority at your home

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