Just like your morning PSL, make energy efficiency a part of your daily routine this fall! Take efficiency in sips, not gulps, with these tips: ☕ Unplug devices when not in use. ☕ Dress for the weather. ☕ Use natural light if possible. ☕ Turn off lights when you leave a room. Follow PenLight for more efficiency tips.

Once the force of a flowing river is turned into electricity at hydropower dams, it still must flow along transmission lines, sometimes hundreds of miles from the source. Learn how energy flows from the dam to your doorstep: bpa.gov/learn-and-participat… via @bonnevillepower

This is not a trick, just a treat for your home! Treat your home and your wallet! It’s a frightfully good way to make energy-efficient upgrades for less. Learn more about our available incentives at penlight.org/energy-efficien…. 👻

The decorations may be spooky. Your electrical setup shouldn’t be. Before you light up your home this Halloween, take a few minutes to check your setup: ⚡ Inspect cords and plugs for damage. 🔌 Don’t overload outlets. 👻 Make sure outdoor decorations and cords are rated for outdoor use. 🌙 Turn decorations off before you go to bed. Because sometimes, the scariest electrical hazards are the ones hiding in the shadows.

1:10PM - All are restored! Thank you for your support and understanding 🤍

As a reminder, PenLight utilizes Tacoma Public Utilities transmission lines to feed power to our territory. They are working as safely and efficiently as possible to repair and restore power to all. Thank you for your continued patience 🤍

12:40PM - PenLight is cleared to being restoration process for most areas, others will come back online shortly after patrolling process. Thank you for your continued patience!

11:50AM - An issue with Tacoma Power’s Pearl substation has impacted PenLight territory. Tacoma Power is working to remedy and resolve as soon as possible. Once repaired, restoration process can begin. No ETA at this time as all work together as safely and efficiently as possible. Thank you for your patience. 

11:30AM - reports of widespread outages. Crews and staff gathering details and information. Updates to come. No cause or ETAs at this time.

For a limited time, you can pay as little as $295 before tax for a heat pump water heater when you order through the online marketplace. Choose a 50-,66-, or 80-gallon model and the $1800 PenLight rebate is applied instantly. Free curbside delivery to your home is included! Professional installation is recommended. The online marketplace can be viewed here: bit.ly/4xyOL5a

Neighbors built PenLight. Neighbors still own it. Local residents came together to bring electricity to the Gig Harbor and Key Peninsulas. Today, members elect the board that guides our cooperative and we reinvest in the electric system that serves you. This National Cooperative Month, explore what member ownership means for our community: penlight.org/news-releases/o…

For a limited time, you can pay as little as $295 before tax for a heat pump water heater when you order through the online marketplace. Choose a 50-,66-, or 80-gallon model and the $1800 PenLight rebate is applied instantly. Free curbside delivery to your home is included! Professional installation is recommended. The online marketplace can be viewed here: bit.ly/4xyOL5a

Save time and energy by cooking low and slow!  Slow cookers make mealtime easier by doing the work while you tackle your day, and they typically use less energy than a conventional oven. Just add your ingredients, set the timer and enjoy a warm, delicious meal.  Get started with these @delish slow cooker recipes: delish.com/cooking/recipe-id….

At PenLight, we’re proud to support hard-working farmers not only on #NationalFarmersDay, but every day. Here’s to our farmers who put food on our tables and strengthen our communities. Thank you for being the backbone of America. 🌽

Co-op membership has perks and everyone is welcome to come in and share a cup. ☕ It's like choosing your local roaster over a big national chain. However you take yours, co-ops have something for everyone: penlight.org/about-us/who-we…

Cooler temps are coming, which means your heating system will soon be working harder to keep your home comfortable. A little weatherstripping and caulk can help keep conditioned air indoors while improving efficiency and comfort. via @NRECANews #SaveEnergy

Teach kids to be safe: 🗣️ Ask first before touching cords, outlets, or plugs. 🔌 Unplug by holding the plug, not the cord. 🧦 Keep toys and clothes away from cords and outlets. 🙅 Don’t plug too many things in one outlet. 👨‍🦱 Tell an adult if you see broken cords, hear buzzing or smell burning. #FirePreventionDay

The real Halloween scare? It’s not the ghost in your garage. It’s the frayed cord hiding behind your decorations. Before you turn your home into the neighborhood’s spookiest stop, give your electrical cords a quick check. ️🎃

It's #NationalEnergyEfficiencyDay. Remember, energy efficiency doesn’t have to be hard ... it’s not rocket science. Or is it? Celebrate with these super simple ways to save. - Caulk around windows/doors. - Maintain your HVAC. - Switch to LEDs. - Close blinds on hot days. - Wash clothes in cold water. Small changes add up to real savings!