City Saves Energy and Money in First Year of PSE Program

Published on September 11, 2025

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David Wolbrecht
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The City of Kirkland saved more than $22,000 in 2024 by participating in Puget Sound Energy’s Commercial Strategic Energy Management (CSEM) program. The City’s energy savings equaled $11,056 in direct incentives from PSE and an estimated $11,804 in avoided utility costs. In terms of actual energy usage, the City of Kirkland saved 84,770 kilowatt-hours of electricity and 4,174 therms of natural gas in 2024.

“Kirkland is proud to be a part of this program and help encourage others to save money,” said Councilmember Neal Black. “Through the CSEM program, we’ve shown that managing the City’s energy usage benefits both the environment and taxpayers. We hope our local businesses sign up for the program and see similar results to their bottom lines.”

The CSEM program helps organizations cut costs by incorporating energy-saving practices into their daily operations. Participants will work with PSE engineers to identify energy-saving opportunities, track their energy usage with PSE’s software, and receive financial incentives to reduce energy use. The program is open to businesses of all sizes and sectors across the region.

Businesses that join the program can:

Lower their energy bills through operational improvements.
Access cash incentives for measurable savings.
Demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and community leadership.

To learn more or enroll in the program, visit PSE’s website: https://www.pse.com/en/business-incentives/energy-management-programs/commercial-strategic-energy-management.