Community Energy Challenge

Our wonderful sponsors Lautenbach Recycling provide essential recycling services to our community! ♻️

Their new location at 2885 E. Bakerview Rd. accepts metal, wood and cardboard from contractors and residents. As they ramp up operations, they'll accept more recyclable construction and demolition materials – stay tuned for updates!

Did you know they also offer storage solutions? Their NWR business rents and sells storage containers of various sizes. They come standard with wood floors, air vents, swinging doors and custom lock boxes for added security.

Thank you to Lautenbach for supporting our Energy & Green Building program!

Join our team!

We're hiring for a Communications & Development Coordinator! Come join our communications team and help make this magic happen. ✨

We're looking for a candidate who's communications savvy - we're talking socials, writing, graphic design, website development & more. Love to make a reel? Wishing you could help design our next fundraising campaign? Really like Wordpress? We've got the job for you! 😉

Application deadline: 5/22/2026
Desired start: 6/16/2026
Position wage range: $21.85- $29.50
Expected starting wage range: $21.85-$23.77

To apply: Email a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three professional references, all in one PDF file, by email to [email protected] by the application deadline listed above. Please review the full posting on our website to apply.

https://sustainableconnections.org/individuals/employment/

Do you own a home in Snohomish or Island County? Do you currently rely on natural gas, oil, propane or wood for your heating or cooking? Our friends at Kicking Gas may be able to help you electrify!

Kicking Gas offers rebates for new ductless heat pumps, electric ranges, and induction ranges. To learn more about their offerings, join one of their upcoming info sessions. The next session is Sunday, May 17 at 1:00. Check out their events page to find a date that works for you: https://www.kickgasnow.org/events

We are spending our days longingly looking outside now that Spring is here. Cascade Joinery makes that easy as our local experts in timber frame construction, starting with 2D and 3D CAD drawings to onsite installation.

We admire how Cascade Joinery combines beauty with highly efficient and sustainable practices. Thank you!

We've got exciting news! Check out this post about our brand new electric vehicle, thanks to Puget Sound Energy's Transportation Emission Reduction (TER) grant program. You can also find more info about other grant recipients and the next round of funding⚡

Sustainable Connections is accepting applications for the Green Home Tour through May 1st!

Sustainable Connections Green Home Tours & Talks returns this August. Annual showcase of homes that include exceptional green building practices and technologies, they're seeking homes to join the tour and accepting applications through May 1. Contact Elizabeth for more information about participating in this spectacular event: [email protected].

We are thrilled to be a part of Whatcom County Association of Realtors Earth Day Celebration! Will we see you there?

We are looking forward to the 2026 Earth Day Celebration brought to you by our wonderful sponsors and the WCAR DEI Committee.
We hope to see you all there April 22, following the WCAR Membership Meeting.

This is a great tool for finding electrification incentives!

Household electrification incentives calculator from Rewiring America | Rewiring America Electrification Planner Find out how much you could save with tax credits and rebates for heat pumps, water heaters, electric vehicles, electric stoves, rooftop solar, wiring upgrades, and energy efficiency improvements to your home.

Check out our commercial team's Annual Report with Sustainable Connections