Actions to Get You Started

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