GICW Energy Team

Our Washougal tenant osprey pair has officially kicked off the nesting season with three eggs laid: First egg – April 15 Second egg – April 18 Third egg – April 21 These three eggs are expected to complete the nest’s clutch for the season. We invite you to take part in a friendly competition: Guess when the first egg will hatch for a...

The warm, dry weather this Spring has made it easy to heat and cool the house naturally. It feels great to have fresh air blowing through the open windows.

For this year Earth Day employee challenge, we are doing a Caesar Cipher. Feel free to use this for your own organization:

This year we create a custom action as Energy Use & Wildlife Protection Energy production, especially from nonrenewable sources, contributes to habitat destruction, pollution, and climate change—all of which threaten wildlife. By linking energy-saving behaviors to wildlife protection, we hope to inspire participants to make sustainable...

As we are reaching the homegrown tomato 🍅 madness season, remember its Energy & environmental perks: 🍅 No transport emissions 🍅 No refrigeration or packaging 🍅 You control the watering and nutrients 🍅 🍅 Bonus: free stress relief and bragging rights! So yes, your backyard tomato is basically an eco-warrior in disguise.

Week 3 and still flipping off light switches like secret agents.

Washing machines typically have the option of cold and cool water temps. If you select cool instead of cold, it actually runs the water straight from the pipes instead of using an element to make the water colder. This can help reduce electricity costs by not engaging the cooling element for every load. 😊

Reducing your carbon footprint is a central goal of sustainable food systems, and supporting local farmers' markets can play a significant role in achieving this.

Repairing the exterior door weather stripping between your garage and home is important for several practical reasons. 🔒 1. Safety and Code Compliance The door between your garage and home is often a fire-rated door, required to be airtight to slow the spread of fire or fumes. 🌡️ 2. Energy Efficiency Gaps in the weather stripping allow...

In researching what's in our food and it's carbon print, I found that Carmine is a regularly used red dye in multiple food products. Carmine is derived from the dried bodies of female Cochineal insects. 😶