As stewards of the environment, PEC is committed to providing members with resources that make it easier to conserve electricity and make environmentally friendly choices. This means providing practical, money-saving conservation tips and information that can help members make a difference economically and environmentally. PEC also believes in forming partnerships with organizations that will further educate PEC members about conservation and responsible energy use.

Current climate conditions require everyone to take a look at their environmental impact. This includes PEC. We're making strides toward increasing efforts in the areas of conservation, renewable energy, and environmentally friendly business practices.

In 2008 PEC passed two aggressive environmental resolutions: the first set a goal to reduce residential and commercial electric use by up to 20 percent; the second set a goal to purchase or generate up to 30 percent of our electricity from renewable sources by 2020. These two resolutions, in addition to a renewable energy purchase of 90 megawatts of wind power, reinforce PEC's commitment to supporting increased environmental practices. These and other environmental efforts are all part of PEC's Green Works initiative.

PEC's Renewable Energy & Conservation Efforts


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Raising your thermostat setting to 78 degrees Fahrenheit can help you save on cooling costs. To keep yourself and your family comfortably cool, consider using ceiling fans to help circulate cooler air in your home.

*Annual dollar savings: $54-$90
*Annual carbon dioxide savings: 985 lbs.
*Annual savings are based on the average residential member.

Leaks in your home’s air duct system can slowly leak money out of your wallet. Be sure to check, or have a professional check, your ducts to make sure there are no leaks. Having properly sealed ducts reduces your home’s cooling and heating costs.

*Annual dollar savings: $74-$124
*Annual carbon dioxide savings: 690 lbs.
*Annual savings are based on the average residential member.

Sealing your windows and doors is a relatively inexpensive way to ensure your money isn’t literally flying out the window. Caulking and weatherstripping doors and windows can be a do-it-yourself task and add up to big savings.

*Annual dollar savings: $139-$231
*Annual carbon dioxide savings: 2,531 lbs.
*Annual savings are based on the average residential member.

Insulation is your home’s first line of defense against heating and cooling losses. Correctly installing the appropriate type of insulation for your home can greatly reduce annual heating and cooling costs.

*Annual dollar savings: $180-$300
*Annual carbon dioxide savings: 3,277 lbs.
*Annual savings are based on the average residential member.

Conservation at Your Fingertips

• PEC's Home Energy Center can get your home in gear with personalized conservation tips. Create an in-depth profile of your home's features and get a plan to start saving money.
• Central to our environmental efforts is our Green Works initiative, a program to support environmentally friendly choices in renewable energy, minimize our environmental impact, and encourage conservation.
• Accessing free Energy Management tools can help members shrink their electric bills, but more importantly, conserving electricity helps preserve the environment.
• We've also provided links to other environmental web sites. These sites connect you with information about renewable energy, conservation, and green building/business practices.

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