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May 03, 2020 - 05:04 AM
Indeed, it may seem that individual action is a drop in the bucket of this global problem. But when hundreds of thousands of citizens take personal initiatives, significant changes are accomplished. It is analogous to casting a vote in an election. It may feel like one vote is insignificant, but many ballots represent great power.
In the United States, with 5% of the global population but emitting more than 30% of global greenhouse gases, the principal sources of emissions are buildings (including residential homes) and automobiles. Owing to state polices and mandates, there are more and more programs available to make buildings energy-efficient, and the electric grid is getting greener every year. Newton's citizens have many opportunities for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. For example, they can: 1) insulate their homes, 2) switch to electric vehicles, 3) drive less, 4) switch to electric heating, cooling, and hot water using heat pumps, 5) install solar energy, 6) use electric induction cooking, and 7) sign up for 100% renewable electricity (almost entirely wind and solar). Any of these will help, and this list isn’t exhaustive.
In New England, coal and oil power plants are increasingly decommissioned in favor of solar and wind energy, the costs of which are rapidly declining. By switching from fossil fuels to electricity and signing up for 100% renewable electricity through Newton Power Choice, you will provide the needed support for that transition.
