Residential Conservation
Cowlitz PUD’s residential energy conservation program has helped thousands of customers reduce their electric usage since 1982, by providing financial incentives to insulate walls, floors and ceilings, replace windows, install thermostats, weatherstripping, etc. The PUD has re-invested $47 million in its energy conservation programs over the years, largely made available by energy conservation funding provided by the Bonneville Power Administration. BPA collects these funds through its electric rates.

Please review the Residential Weatherization Plus Program guidelines for more information and to find out how you can utilize PUD conservation incentives. The PUD program also now offers increased incentives for new thermal pane windows in homes occupied by qualified low-income customers -- in many cases the incentives pay for the full cost of new windows.

Other important information and programs:

• NORTHWEST ENERGY STAR® HOMES PROGRAM: Builders of new ENERGY STAR electrically heated site-built homes in Cowlitz County are eligible for an incentive of up to $1,300 from Cowlitz PUD for each ENERGY STAR home completed, verified and certified before September 30, 2011. These high quality (single family or up to four-unit multi-family) homes are at least 15% more energy efficient than residential code requirements in Washington, and provide enhanced comfort and healthier air. Read our flyer for full details.

• BEWARE OF AGGRESSIVE, MISLEADING SALES PITCHES FOR REPLACEMENT WINDOWS: Please take a moment and read our Buyer Beware flyer.

• PORTABLE HEATERS: If you are shopping for a portable electric heater or have questions about what you should look for when purchasing one, take a look at our Shopping for a Portable Heater flyer.

• THE LEAD-SAFE CERTIFIED GUIDE TO RENOVATE RIGHT: EPA Pamphlet