2021 was a massive year for energy efficiency across Puget Sound Energy's service area; however, we anticipate 2022 to be even more significant, especially for our small business and large commercial customers. Below are four commercial programs available now to help business owners cut down on their overall energy consumption and save while doing [...]
The Olympia Farmers Market, Olympia Community Solar and South Sound Solar are excited to announce a partnership to complete the Sunflower Community Solar Project. Community solar projects such as Sunflower expand solar access to those without access to traditional residential solar - people who don't own their home, have an unsuitable roof or property for [...]
Close to 100 businesses applied for a Thurston Green designation this year and the community celebrated them at the Thurston County Chamber's April Forum on Thursday, April 22 at on the virtual platform REMO. The virtual event included a keynote address by Shina Wysocki, an owner of Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar and Vice President of [...]
Close to 100 businesses applied for a Thurston Green designation this year and the community will celebrate them at the Chamber's April Forum on Thursday, April 22 at 11:00 a.m. on the virtual platform REMO. The virtual event will include a keynote address by Shina Wysocki, an owner of Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar and Vice [...]
Recipients of the Thurston Green Business recognition program were announced at the Chamber’s Annual Thurston Green Business Awards & EXPO Forum on Wednesday, April 10 at the Hotel RL Olympia. The event’s keynote speaker was Rachael Taylor-Tuller, owner of Lost Peacock Creamery. Rachael shared a moving story of growing Lost Peacock Creamery, a Grade A [...]
Hello Fellow Green Business! My name is Toby Dubes, and I am the Commercial Liaison for South Sound Solar. I am the Hub Committee Lead for the Northwest Green Home Tour on 5/4, Olympia/South Sound Area, and 5/5/19, Seattle Area. This event is 100% FREE to the public! I want to invite you to participate in [...]
South Sound Solar is pleased to announce a new division, Sustainable Electric. With the same dedication to customer service as South Sound Solar, Sustainable Electric offers full service electrical for residential and commercial properties, including; New circuits and repairs Service Upgrades and panel replacement Smart Lighting and controls Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers Heat pump water heaters [...]
For many people, vanpooling is a cost-effective and convenient commute alternative to driving alone to work. It also lowers carbon emissions so is a greener commute alternative. Carbon emissions contribute to global warming, which endangers our health and safety, and threatens our planet. So why don’t more people vanpool? “Our community could solve a lot [...]
The Thurston Green Business designation program has a mission of connecting and celebrating sustainable businesses and organizations in Thurston County and enhancing the overall environmental and economic health of our community. Briefly, the program recognizes businesses that take steps to be green and save money while protecting and preserving resources. Saving energy and water, while [...]
Thanks to the hard work of local Boy Scout troops, the residents of Lacey don't have to worry about disposing of their Christmas trees after the holidays. Now in its seventh year, the Scout's "Tree Round-Up" service project provides curbside pickup of trees in Lacey city limits. If you live within Lacey city limits, Boy [...]
