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May 05, 2020 - 03:11 AM
There are many actions you can take to reduce the use of fossil fuels. Some of the top choices include:
1. Increase the energy efficiency of your home by putting more insulation in the walls, attic and basement.
2. Replace the systems which currently use fossil fuels – gas or oil heating system, gas water heater and gas kitchen range – with heat pumps, which are extremely efficient and run on electricity.
3. Sign up for 100% renewable electricity through Newton Power Choice https://masspowerchoice.com/newton;
4. Install highly energy-efficient appliances, lights and electronics;
5. Install solar panels on your roof;
6. Drive less
7. Drive an electric vehicle.
To find out how to increase the energy efficiency of your home, schedule a free MassSave Home Energy Assessment. If you are ambitious and have enough resources, you can consider a more extensive insulation project in your house, a so-called deep retrofit. To learn about deep retrofits, we recommend that you attend a monthly gathering of residents with an expert, sponsored by Green Newton.
For electric heating, cooling, and hot water, we recommend air source heat pumps; and for
electric cooking, there are many models of induction stoves currently on the market in all appliance stores.
