Actions to Get You Started
Energy Fact Sheets
These pdfs are full of valuable info.
At work
- Join the 10 for Change Challenge (PDF)
- Get an energy assessment for your businesses
- Call ClimateSmart for tips on reducing your business' carbon footprint
- Turn off computers, monitors, lights, printers, and faxes when leaving your department
- Adjust your printer settings to print on both sides of paper
- Create a green team at your business to promote these and other sustainability initiatives, including clean transportation incentives
- Take advantage of free money available in the form of commercial rebates and financing resources
At home
- Click here to prepare for the fall/winter season (PDF)
- In summer, use low-flow showerheads, close blinds during the day, and consider not using your AC this year
- Try to reduce total household vehicle miles traveled to less than 10,000 miles per year (4.5 tons of CO2)
- Pledge to take a sustainable form of transportation to work, school, or social events at least 1-2 times a week
- Take advantage of free money available in the form of residential rebates and financing resources
