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That's right...that's a green car you're looking at.

Here at SMCU, we know that when you buy “green”, it impacts our community and environmental resources in a positive way. That's why we offer rate discounts on hybrid-electric, gas or diesel-powered automobiles that meet EPA "green" requirements.

Why, you ask? It's not because others are doing it, we simply believe it's the right thing to do. It's the 7th Principle by which we do businsess.

Eco-friendly autos certainly improve our environment, but did you know that you can create a similar impact and receive a discount on top of it when you purchase a "green" home or plan "green" home improvements? Our Green Loans program makes those a reality.


You Deserve It.
Whether you’re looking for a fuel efficient car, or double pane windows to take the chill off this winter, you deserve to be rewarded for your responsible buying decisions.

Take a look at our Green Loan products on the left side of this page. Chances are, you might already be shopping for a green product and didn't even know it.

 

Every Green Loan plants a tree!
We have partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to plant a tree for every Green Loan we open. Trees will go where they're needed most - in a national forest that has been devastated by insects, disease, and wildfires.

 

It’s a long road, but we can get there together.
Just like you, we have been making little changes for a long time now. We have switched our newsletter and all of our brochures to recycled, post-consumer paper. Our employees receive great incentives to use public transportation. We retired two large trucks from our small fleet of company vehicles. Our bathrooms are fitted with efficient automatic paper towel dispensers and recycled paper. Every one of our offices has a recycle bin.

Little changes make a big difference, but we know that we can do a lot more. We are setting up a Green Committee to implement initiatives to reduce waste, carbon footprint, and energy use. As we develop ambitious long-term goals we will share them with you, our members. Check back here for our latest ideas and updates on our progress.

Principle #2: Members Call the Shots.
As you know SMCU is a member-owned, member-controlled financial co-op. It’s your credit union, and you can help make a difference. Choosing services like Free Bill Pay, Online Banking or eStatements can help us all save money and paper. For example, every time a member switches from paper statements to eStatements, that’s money we save on printing and postage, money that goes right back to our members in the form of higher dividends and lower interest. That’s the credit union difference. Together we can do our part to promote a greener, healthier environment.

Did You Know?

Puget Sound Energy offers numerous rebates for energy efficient product purchases, from energy efficient lightbulbs to natural gas water heaters.

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