We Rocked the Block!
Even a few showers couldn’t dampen our fun on Saturday, April 27. Thousands of PUD customers showed up and had a great time at the second annual Energy Block Party at our headquarters in downtown Everett.
We celebrated the 54th Earth Day with our Truckstravaganza touch-a-truck for kids, an electric vehicle and bike show, children’s activities, presentations on energy efficiency and the home of the future, giveaways and more.
For all who attended, thank you. For those who didn’t, we hope to see you next year!
The Energy Block Party is free fun for the entire family!
Join us next year at the PUD Electric Building Headquarters (2320 California Street in Everett)
Energy Block Party Events
Click here to view a map of the action!
Truckstravaganza! (aka Touch a Truck)
Children, and those young at heart are dazzled by the opportunity to get up close to PUD vehicles and other first-responder trucks.
EV car show
Check out a variety of electric vehicles without the pressure of a salesperson. Get the dish on EVs from neighbors who own them.
Energize your home
After enjoying outside festivities, guests came inside to learn how to save money on energy bills. There were also booths on how the PUD is planning for the future, job opportunities, how the utility is protecting the environment and more.
Watch a dazzling electrical safety demonstration
Our high-voltage demonstration trailer was on scene and in action at:
- 11:30 am
- 12:15 pm
- 1 pm
- 1:45 pm
Special presentations
Held in the PUD Auditorium.
Pump up the Comfort: Whole House Energy Efficiency
Audience members had the opportunity to learn the most cost-effective ways to make their homes more comfortable year-round. Information included:
- How to know where to start: insulation, windows and heat pumps.
- How to choose a contractor. What questions should you be asking and what should you expect.
- What incentives are available from the PUD and through the Inflation Reduction Act.
- How to finance energy improvements on your home.
- Your questions! Bring your questions for our experts.
Attendance was limited to the first 300 people.
The Home of the Future: From Solar Energy to Battery Storage
Audience members had the opportunity to learn about solar at home and the future of residential battery storage. Information included:
- How to know where to start when it comes to solar energy.
- How to choose a contractor. What questions should you be asking and what should you expect.
- What incentives are available from the PUD and through the Inflation Reduction Act.
- How to finance solar on your home.
- Current Community Solar efforts.
- What is the PUD doing for battery storage and what you can do as a homeowner.
- Your questions! Bring your questions for our experts.
Plus…
- Prizes and giveaways
- Zip and Zap, our squirrel mascots
- Children’s activities galore
- FANTASTIC FOOD TRUCKS!
Walk, bike, carpool or ride the bus
The PUD has limited parking available in its lower lot to the west of the building along California Street. There is also a small amount of street parking in the neighborhood along residential roads. The PUD’s headquarters are located three quarters of a mile north of the Everett Station transit hub. Everett Transit routes 3, 4 and 7 run by the PUD’s headquarters, as well as several Community Transit routes.
For a handy map of transit/trip planning info, click here!
Options to consider for nearby parking:
- Snohomish County Garage – 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, Everett, WA 98201 (website)
- 2801 Wetmore Ave. Garage – 1712 California St, Everett, WA 98201. Corner of Wetmore and California.
- Everpark Garage – 2815 Hoyt Ave, Everett, WA 98201 (website)
- Street parking – (rules here)