Marathon Water Heaters are some of the most energy-efficient water heaters on the market today.  If you buy a Marathon, it may be the last water heater you ever need to buy: their seamless, non-reactive plastic tanks carry a lifetime warranty against leakage. 

We're holding a drawing for a 50-gallon Marathon water heater.  Visit our website to enter.  The drawing will be held October 5th at the PUD's Public Power Week Community Dinner.

• Close blinds and drapes or cover windows during daylight hours to keep the sun off the glass.
• Keep your house closed during the day to keep the heat out.  Open windows at night to let cool air in.
• Turn off the lights in unoccupied rooms.
• Turn off or unplug unnecessary electronics.
• Drink plenty of cold liquids to stay hydrated.
• Skip the dishwasher drying cycle.  Open it & air dry items instead.
• Set your A/C thermostat to 78 degrees.
• Dry laundry on a clothes line.
• Learn to cook more meals in your microwave.  Microwave cooking is quicker, more efficient and heats the food instead of your house.
• Use a fan with your room air conditioner to help move the cool air throughout the house.

When shopping for appliances, lighting and home electronics, choose items that have earned the ENERGY STAR.  ENERGY STAR qualified products use less energy without sacrificing style, features or comfort.

To learn more or ot see a list of products that carry the ENERGY STAR label, visit www.energystar.gov.