Energy Efficiency

7% of Potential Reductions

Increasing the efficiency of buildings is often the most cost-effective approach for reducing GHG emissions. Energy efficiency upgrades, such as adding insulation and sealing leaks in heating ducts, have demonstrated energy savings of up to 20%, while more aggressive “whole house” retrofits can result in even greater energy savings. Many of these improvements can be made inexpensively and without remodeling yet can be extremely cost-efficient, such as swapping out incandescent bulbs to LED bulbs, sealing air leaks, and installing a programmable thermostat. Energy Star-certified appliances and office equipment, high-efficiency heating and air conditioning systems, and high efficiency windows not only save energy but reduce operating costs in the long run. 

Top Actions You Can Take

1. Replace indoor and outdoor lights with LED bulbs, and turn them ofgraphic of a light bulb with a leaf as the coil against a green backgroundf when not in use

2. Have an energy assessment done for your home or business

3.  Unplug electronic appliances when not in use and set the thermostat to use less heat and air conditioning

4. Purchase Energy Star appliances and equipment

5. Upgrade insulation, seal leaks, and install a programmable thermostat