Turn off, unplug and scale back: Pierce County challenges Kitsap County over energy reduction

May 1 marks the kickoff of Pierce County’s courthouse energy reduction challenge against Kitsap County.

We are going head-to-head with Kitsap County’s courthouse campus to see which building can save the most energy over... Read on...

New compactors reduce waste and increase efficiency at Pierce County facilities

In an ongoing effort to support sustainability and resource conservation, Facilities Management has installed solar powered trash compactors and recycling units at two Pierce County facilities.

The units are powered by a... Read on...

After remodel, Sprinker center cuts energy use in half

Sprinker Recreation Center, which serves thousands of visitors every year, has won Pierce County’s “Biggest Energy Loser” award for 2012 by cutting its energy use in half.

The 35-year-old ice rink was remodeled in 2011.... Read on...

County's energy conservation guidelines put practice into policy

Pierce County has adopted an energy conservation policy to lower operating costs and conserve energy at all county-owned buildings.

The new policy contains a background of Pierce County’s sustainability goals for energy... Read on...

April showers bring more than May flowers

Monday Apr 30 2012 9:35 AM

Did you know that runoff flows over hard surfaces like parking lots, picking up pollutants along the way? Most runoff is not treated before it travels into our streams, rivers, lakes and Puget... Read on...

Pierce County's sustainability efforts save $1.3 million

Thursday Apr 19 2012 12:28 PM

Pierce County saved more than $1.3 million in 2010 and 2011 by reducing its use of energy, water, fuel and office supplies, according to its second Annual Sustainability Index.

The report,... Read on...

Rethink and re-energize your habits on cleaning and trash

Monday Apr 09 2012 11:13 AM

Many Pierce County employees are in the midst of spring cleaning. As you clear out your closets and tackle the paper piles on your desk at work, you may already be thinking about the three... Read on...

Pierce County saves big on energy - you can too

Wednesday Apr 04 2012 12:38 PM

Pierce County is celebrating Energy Conservation Week by helping you conserve energy at work and home.

Here's what to expect this week:

Energy Conservation Giveaways
Pierce... Read on...

Pierce County's 'Biggest Losers' cut energy consumption

Pierce County has reduced energy use by 12.4 percent since 2009, saving taxpayers $858,000.

Staff in three Pierce County buildings have done exceptionally well with reducing energy and will receive the "Biggest Energy... Read on...