You can make a positive impact at the personal, local levels by taking small steps to go green in your own life.
Individual actions combined with others in your community all add up! Many organizations have already started to support residents to take more green actions!
Individual actions combined with others in your community all add up! Many organizations have already started to support residents to take more green actions!
MAKE YOUR HOME ENERGY EFFICIENT!
Here are simple things individuals can do today!
MORE ON ENERGY EFFICIENT ACTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS!
A TV set that is switched on for 3 hours a day (the average time Europeans spend watching TV) and in standby mode during the remaining 21 hours uses
about 40% of its energy in standby mode.
Here are simple things individuals can do today!
- Turn off lights whenever you’re not in the room
- Install a power strip to turn off all of your unused electronics
- Hang your clothes outside and let the sun and air dry your clothes for free
- Wash your clothes in cold water
- Add a timer in your shower to help you take shorter showers
- Install low flow water fixtures to instantly reduce your water consumption
MORE ON ENERGY EFFICIENT ACTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS!
- Choose energy efficient appliances when making new purchases
- Do not leave appliances on standby
A TV set that is switched on for 3 hours a day (the average time Europeans spend watching TV) and in standby mode during the remaining 21 hours uses
about 40% of its energy in standby mode.
- Take a shower instead of a bath
- Plant a tree
- Seek out and support local farmers markets
- Reduce the number of miles you drive by walking, biking, carpooling or taking mass transit wherever possible
CONTACT LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO BUY GREEN POWER
You can purchase green power from local sources of renewable energy to match 100% of your electricity usage. There are tax deductions and incentives!
Local Organization Information:
You can purchase green power from local sources of renewable energy to match 100% of your electricity usage. There are tax deductions and incentives!
Local Organization Information:
- Since 2005, CET has partnered with Mass Energy Consumer’s Alliance to offer affordable green energy options for residents--from the Berkshires to Boston. Mass Energy is a non-profit organization that has pursued a mission to make energy more affordable and environmentally sustainable for the consumers of Massachusetts since 1982.
- New England GreenStart is a Green-Up option on your National Grid electricity bill that lets residents and small businesses support renewable energy sources in New England. New England GreenStart matches 100% of electricity usage with renewable energy certificates from local renewable energy sources. The premium is 100% tax-deductible.
- New England Wind is 100% of the renewable energy is from Massachusetts wind projects! New England Wind is available regardless of electricity provider.
BUILD A GREEN HOME
Building a green home help to save money, reduce wasted energy and the carbon footprint of your home. Consult with local organizations to set up budget, work on “building science” strategies.
EDUCATE EACH OTHER
We recommend you to raise awareness of environmental issues, especially on renewable energy and energy efficiency at household level. Educate each other how individual actions can make a difference in protecting our environment. Get involved with special events and community programs to support and learn from each other.
Building a green home help to save money, reduce wasted energy and the carbon footprint of your home. Consult with local organizations to set up budget, work on “building science” strategies.
EDUCATE EACH OTHER
We recommend you to raise awareness of environmental issues, especially on renewable energy and energy efficiency at household level. Educate each other how individual actions can make a difference in protecting our environment. Get involved with special events and community programs to support and learn from each other.
We recommend that you learn more about the many options and incentives available to you in your local area and join your friends as well as neighbors in investing in clean, local sources of power for your home. There are also ways to green your electricity if your home is not sited in place to generate renewable energy. Your GREEN ACTIONS MATTER!