EVERETT—Thousands of residents from around the county filled Snohomish Public Utilities District Everett Campus for its 2025 Energy Block Party on Saturday in celebration of Earth Day.
Kids enjoyed the experience of being inside PUD rigs and first responder vehicles and were amazed by the high-voltage demonstrations with lifesaving safety lessons. Snohomish PUD squirrel mascots Zip and Zap enhanced the excitement as brand ambassadors promoting Earth Day education.
Perusing the event, attendees learned about vegetation management and the importance of protecting salmon waterways from pollution and over industrialization.
Inside the Snohomish PUD Headquarters Building were tips and resources on how to save on electric bills including energy assistance for those in a time of need.
Snohomish PUD Community Energy Fund, in partnership with St. Vincent de Paul, since 1982, has been helping individuals and families in need by keeping “the lights on.”
The Community Energy Fund is a program where residents donate monies into that are pooled into a community fund that used applied to Snohomish PUD customers that need temporary relief. Contributions to the community fund can be as low as $3 per month. To donate to the program, click here.
St. Vincent de Paul does the administration of the Community Energy Fund. If you need temporary assistance to pay your PUD bill, visit https://svdpnsc.com/help/.
No event would be completed without food. Vendors for the Energy Block Party included Dick’s Drive-In, Cathouse Pizza, Miller Meats, Vulpine Espresso, and Baker’s Dozen Mini Doughnuts.
Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 to raise awareness about environmental protection and sustainability. It was first observed in 1970 in the United States, initiated by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson (D-Wisconsin) and activist Denis Hayes, spurred by growing concerns over pollution, deforestation, and other ecological issues.
Now 55 years later, Earth Day is celebrated in over 190 countries with activities including tree planting, cleanups, climate education, and advocacy for policies to combat climate change, plastic pollution, and biodiversity loss.
Author: Mario Lotmore
