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Making spirits bright

Each holiday season we join with our communities to help make local festivities a little brighter. It's our pleasure to be a part of these celebrations.

Holiday lighting installation and community events

Our employees donate time – and the company donates use of equipment – to help install holiday lighting and other decorations in our communities. In addition, we sponsor community holiday parades and events. 

Here are a few of the locations where we've CONTRIBUTED:

  • Albany, Oregon
  • College Place, Washington
  • Dallas, Oregon
  • Grants Pass, Oregon
  • Hood River, Oregon
  • Lebanon, Oregon
  • Lincoln City, Oregon
  • Millersburg, Oregon
  • Philomath, Oregon
  • Seaside, Oregon
  • Sweet Home, Oregon
  • Walla Walla, Washington
  • Yreka & Montague, California

"Green" holiday lighting

Our Blue Sky renewable energy program is making sure holiday lights are bright – and green. Blue Sky participants are helping to decrease the environmental impact of holiday lighting displays in local communities by greening the displays' electricity use with renewable energy. 

  • Cannon Beach, Oregon
  • Junction City, Oregon
  • Lincoln City, Oregon

Reminders as you celebrate the season

Here are some safety and energy-saving reminders as you prepare to celebrate:

Lighting tips

  • Use ENERGY STAR® LED holiday lights.
  • Turn off holiday lights at bedtime and when you leave home. To make it easier, plug your light displays into a timer set to run during the earlier evening hours.
  • Take care when climbing ladders to hang outdoor lights. Watch out for overhead power lines – stay more than 10 feet away from lines.
  • Only use safety-tested lights and extension cords that carry the "UL" label.
  • Do not use indoor lights outdoors and vice versa.
  • Inspect cords and plugs each year for damage. If cords are hot to the touch, it's likely a sign of a problem.

Cooking and kitchen tips

  • Cook by time and temperature. Precise timing eliminates repeated opening of the oven door to check for baking progress. Each time the door is opened, the temperature can drop 25° to 50°F.
  • Bake with ceramic or glass dishes. You can lower the oven temperature by 25°F when baking with these dishes.
  • Consider using the microwave or slow cooker to prepare your meal.
  • Run your dishwasher when it is filled to capacity, but not overloaded.

For details about energy efficiency and Wattsmart® cash rebates for home upgrades, visit our website at BeWattsmart.com.