Environmental Priorities

• To minimize waste and maximize resources
• To be a good steward of the environment while providing high quality and reasonably priced products and services
• To comply with or surpass all applicable environmental laws, regulations and permit requirements

Our efforts are strengthened through proactive engagement with regulators, our communities, decision makers and stakeholders, which include:

• Membership on the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance board, an organization leading the development and market adoption of energy-efficient natural gas products, practices and services in the Pacific Northwest.
• Comprehensive rebates to residential, commercial and industrial customers in support of high efficiency technologies through Cascade’s long-standing Conservation Incentive Program in Washington, and through partnership with the Energy Trust of Oregon. Since 2008 more than 7 million therms have been saved by Cascade’s customers and the company has issued about $35.5 million in rebates. Since 2008 Cascade has processed 30,000 rebate applications. The 7 million therms saved is enough for 4,274 homes’ energy use for one year.
• Ongoing exploration of innovations in energy efficiency, renewable natural gas, and other important technologies.
• Operation of a safe natural gas pipeline system through continued diligence and the use of proper tools including continual surveillance of our system, patrols, leak surveys and contractor education, and other critical measures to comply with federal requirements.
• Participation as a founding partner of the EPA’s Natural Gas Star Methane Challenge Program since March 2016.
• Active participation in Call Before You Dig – 811, Common Ground Alliance, and continual exploration of other voluntary actions to reduce methane emissions from excavation damage.

Being part of the region’s energy future also means supporting the environmental priorities of those we serve. We will continue to partner with developers and customers on renewable natural gas and other projects to meet the needs of our customers and community.

It takes all of us working together to support a sustainable future. We look forward to continuing to support our communities’ energy needs.