Lou Loos, Account manager with PUD, spoke about how local businesses can save money and energy. 

 

PUD has over 750k customers and serve over 2,200 sq miles.  Mostly residential customers but some commercial and industrial customers. 

 

Energy efficiency – the goal is to use less energy to provide the same level of performance. 

 

No better energy efficiency than conservation.  Turn off the lights.

 

Businesses should invest in energy efficiency to reduce operating and maintenance expenses, add money directly to bottom line, reduces environmental impact.

 

Every year $40 Billion is spent on energy that provides us no benefit (leaving the lights or AC on).

 

Social pressure, “your neighbors are doing better”, has been shown to be helpful in reducing energy use.

 

Behavioral science studies have been performed on pilots to “nudge” pilots to reduce fuel consumption.

 

Ways to save money and energy:

 

Lighting to Go Program – instant rebates at the point of purchase at 10 participating distributors.

 

New lighting products.

 

Seal cracks, turn off AC, turn on fans.

 

Some programs PUD offers require pre-approval.