Conservation take 2

"On occasion, what seems to be an obvious, logical solution goes untried because it seems either too simple to work or too complex to attempt.  Either assumption is frequently incorrect".

Following up on my previous post, I visited the light bulb section of a couple of local stores to see if there were any rebates offered through our PUD on more energy efficient lighting solutions, such as LED bulbs.  I found no such rebates.  This may be something that the PUD tried in the past, or was just too complicated to initiate. 

Conservation of all resources, especially electrical power and water, should be an individual as well as an organizational priority.  Our PUD should, I feel, spearhead and coordinate local efforts to reduce consumption.

I understand the PUD provided free energy efficient bulbs at last years Jefferson County Fair and, I would assume, plan to do the same this year.  This is a step in the right direction, but only affects fair attendees and only occurs once a year.

To me, a bigger impact could be made on the conservation effort if the PUD offered rebates on these lighting options a at local stores all year long.  This would assist our local businesses compete with vendors in Clallam and Kitsap Counties, where rebates are offered.  As a bonus, this would help keep the retail dollar in our community.

If an "instant" rebate was too difficult to develop, possibly consider a mail-in rebate or, better yet, give the purchaser the option to donate the rebate to the PUD's Power Boost program, making more dollars available to provide assistance to our low income neighbors in paying their utility bill. 

Just my thoughts
Have a great evening and a wonderful day tomorrow!!
Tony

P. S. (June 10)  As to the mail-in rebate, I wondered if it could be set up so that the customer could include their rebate form, with receipt, could be included with their next bill payment and the rebate amount could be applied to their next bill or they could choose to donate the amount to the Power Boost Fund.
Still think on this one
Tony