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Feb 08, 2020 - 03:44 AM
The average Newton household emits 30,000 lbs of carbon each year. You can learn more about the sources of your emissions here.
Reducing your emissions comes down to one simple principle: "Use Less and Electrify the Rest." You can reduce emissions and save money by using less energy and then by electrifying the rest - heating, driving, cooking, hot water - and using renewable electricity, you can effectively eliminate emissions from those sources. Many of these may also save you money.
Here are 5 ways to "Use Less and Electrify the Rest" you may want to consider.
1. Go to 100% Renewable Electricity
Purchasing renewable electricity, electricity generated from wind, solar, or other renewable sources, is often the fastest, most impactful and least expensive ways to reduce emission.Learn more about renewable electricity options.
2. Improve Your Home's Energy Efficiency If your home isn't well insulated or not well air sealed such as a drafty window or door, then a lot of the heat you are paying to generate is escaping your house. This is sometimes referred to as "heating the outdoors. Find out if your home is energy efficient.
3. Switch to a Heat Pump for Home Heating & Cooling A heat pump is an all-in-one heating and air conditioning system that runs on electricity. They are becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to oil and gas heating systems. Learn more about heat pumps
4. Switch to an Electric Car Not only are Electric cars not only reduce emissions, they are fun to drive, whisper quiet and can be less expensive to own and operate than a traditional car. Learn more about EVs and their benefits.
5. Visit the MassEnergize Newton Website MassEnergize is a website run by GreenNewton that provides dozens of ways to reduce your emissions, both large and small. The site has tools that enable you to take action as well as track your progress toward getting to zero-carbon. Visit the MassEnergize Newton site
Reducing your emissions comes down to one simple principle: "Use Less and Electrify the Rest." You can reduce emissions and save money by using less energy and then by electrifying the rest - heating, driving, cooking, hot water - and using renewable electricity, you can effectively eliminate emissions from those sources. Many of these may also save you money.
Here are 5 ways to "Use Less and Electrify the Rest" you may want to consider.
1. Go to 100% Renewable Electricity
Purchasing renewable electricity, electricity generated from wind, solar, or other renewable sources, is often the fastest, most impactful and least expensive ways to reduce emission.Learn more about renewable electricity options.
2. Improve Your Home's Energy Efficiency If your home isn't well insulated or not well air sealed such as a drafty window or door, then a lot of the heat you are paying to generate is escaping your house. This is sometimes referred to as "heating the outdoors. Find out if your home is energy efficient.
3. Switch to a Heat Pump for Home Heating & Cooling A heat pump is an all-in-one heating and air conditioning system that runs on electricity. They are becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to oil and gas heating systems. Learn more about heat pumps
4. Switch to an Electric Car Not only are Electric cars not only reduce emissions, they are fun to drive, whisper quiet and can be less expensive to own and operate than a traditional car. Learn more about EVs and their benefits.
5. Visit the MassEnergize Newton Website MassEnergize is a website run by GreenNewton that provides dozens of ways to reduce your emissions, both large and small. The site has tools that enable you to take action as well as track your progress toward getting to zero-carbon. Visit the MassEnergize Newton site
