Energy-efficient landscaping
What is energy-efficient landscaping?
Energy-efficient landscaping can help lower energy bills for many years to come.
Well-designed landscaping methods, such as carefully planning and planting the right selection of trees and vegetation in the right places, provide targeted summer shade from the sun, as well as winter warmth and wind protection for your home. This enhances the efficiency of heating and cooling systems, 节约能源, and helps lower energy bills year-round.
Available 资源
If you are interested in learning more about energy-efficient landscaping, seeking organizations that support tree planting initiatives, or searching for non-profit organizations in Washington state that assist with tree planting funding and grants, we have compiled a list of educational 资源 to get you started.
Educational 资源:
- PSE’s Tree planting tips
- Energy Efficient Landscaping: U.S. Department of Energy
- How to plant trees to conserve energy: Arbor Day foundation
- Energy savings trees: Arbor Day Foundation
Funding opportunities
Non-profit organizations that assist with tree planting funds/grants:
- Seattle - Trees for neighborhoods
- DNR – Grant program
- Tree voucher program – City of Lynwood
- Tree planting rebate – City of Kirkland
- Bellevue tree giveaway – City of Bellevue
- Tree coupon program – City of Tacoma
Organization 资源 for programs and partnerships
Local and non-profit organizations that support the community with tree planting initiatives:
- Arbor Day foundation - Tree Line USA
- Tacoma Tree Foundation
- Washington State Urban and Community Forest Program (UCF)
- 西雅图之树
Additional educational 资源
Heat island studies
树股本
树股本 is defined as, having enough trees in an area so that everyone can experience the health, climate and economic benefits.
美国森林 – American Forests and the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has launched a statewide partnership to achieve 树股本 across the Evergreen State.
PSE service and commitment
For nearly 150 years, PSE has served customers and communities across Washington State. We are committed to providing energy that is clean, safe, reliable, affordable and equitable.
By providing these 资源, we are encouraging our customers to mitigate the effects of urban heat island in the state and contribute towards a clean energy future & improve quality of life.