• Financial Benefits: Save taxpayers’ money
• Ethical: Do the right thing
• Equity: Climate change affects all of us, especially those of
us who have the least
• Caring About Future Generations: What is our legacy?
• Doing Our Part: Being good stewards of our planet
• Energy Independence: Less energy used = independence
• Increase Efficiency and Reduce Wear and Tear: Result of
shutting things off or using them less
• Resiliency: Needing less energy = faster recovery from crisis
Washington County’s Sustainability Mission:
Meet the County’s current economic, social
and environmental needs while ensuring
future generations are able to meet theirs.
Saving Energy is Mandated
by the Board of County
Commissioners.
 Together, we have the power to save energy!
Around 10% to 15% of energy conservation potentially comes
from occupant behavior. Everyone’s efforts make a
difference.
 The County’s Sustainability Plan outlines activities for
conserving resources.
Every department also has their own sustainability plan
with specific selected actions for energy conservation.
 Energy saving efforts result in responsible use of County
funds.
We have an energy use reduction goal of 20% by 2018,
which could result in up to $400,000 cumulative savings.
Is Your Cubicle An…
Energy Hog
Energy Saver
Press the ADA Button
Open the Door
Elevator
Buy It New
Find It at the
ReUse Store
Leave the Lights On
Turn the Lights Off
Turn the Lights On
Use a Task Light
Learn More!
Washington County Energy
Conservation Campaign
www.co.washington.or.us/energytoolkit
We Appreciate Hearing from You!
Leah Schrodt
Sustainability Program Educator
Ext. 8825
leah_schrodt@co.washington.or.us
Robin Straughan
Sustainability Coordinator
Ext. 8857
robin_straughan@co.washington.or.us