What We Can Do
Advocate
- Encourage our local, state, and federal representatives to support renewable energy options.
- Gather the family together to set goals and help each other make climate-friendly changes.
- Be intrepid in spreading the word about the need to move faster to address this urgent issue.
- Vote green, and support green-minded political campaigns. Connect with local, state, and/or national organizations.
Change Energy Source
- Install solar panels or investigate community solar programs.
- Opt into renewable generation sources through local utility companies.
Conserve Electricity
- Switch off lights and electrical devices when not in use.
- Replace incandescent and compact fluorescent bulbs with LED bulbs.
- Plug electronics into power strips that can be turned off when not in use.
- Purchase energy-saving appliances.
Heating and Cooling
- Keep heat set to 68° or lower when home, and 55° or lower when out or asleep.
- Use a fan, or keep air conditioner set to 78° or higher.
- Insulate walls and attic.
- Install smart, programmable thermostats.
Recycle / Compost
- Avoid single-use plastic bottles and bags.
- Carry a reusable water bottle.
- Use reusable shopping bags.
- Sign up for curbside compost pick-up.
Saving Energy
- Schedule a free home energy audit.
- Borrow or purchase an electricity monitor to identify our least efficient appliances.
- Install smart, programmable thermostats.
- Purchase energy-saving appliances.
Sequester Carbon
- Replace sections of lawn with leafy plants.
Shopping
- Buy local and organically grown foods.
- Eat less meat and other animal products.
- Buy only what we need, and in as little packaging as possible.
Transportation
- Turn off the car when not moving.
- Carpool, walk, cycle, or take public transportation.
- Replace a car with a hybrid or all-electric vehicle.
Water / Laundry
- Use cold water for cleaning.
- Turn the thermostat on the water heater to below 120°.
- Insulate the hot water heater.
Connect with One or More Organizations
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