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A to Z is a database of conservation measures for residents and businesses of Concord, MA. to reduce their impact on the environment. The types of conservation measures vary from food, auto, water, heat and home appliances. These measures can also be accessed using the advanced search tool. A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
Hazardous material disposal for Concord ResidentsSubmitted by bennew on Tue, 06/19/2007 - 13:24.Many materials fall into the category of Hazardous Waste and should not be disposed of with regular household waste. Concord Public Works provides drop-off locations for a number different materials. See: http://www.concordnet.org/Pages/ConcordMA_Recycle/house Home Energy: How efficient is your home?Submitted by bennew on Tue, 06/19/2007 - 14:10.Home energy ratings provide a standard measurement of a home’s energy efficiency. Contact the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) to find a home energy rater in your area: http://www.resnet.us/directory/raters.aspx Also see: Energy Audits Heating: Electric Thermal StorageSubmitted by bennew on Tue, 06/26/2007 - 15:46.Concord Light offers reduced residential heating rates and rebates for installation of an Electric Thermal Storage heater. See: Concord Light plant: reducing electric bill Personal: HEAT Loan ProgramSubmitted by JennaD on Wed, 10/24/2007 - 16:38."MassSAVE, a residential conservation services program administered by Massachusetts electric companies, gas companies and municipal aggregators, with oversight provided by The Division of Energy Resources (DOER) and The Department of Telecommunications and Energy (DTE), offers no-interest and low-interest financing to help residential consumers increase the energy efficiency of their homes through their HEAT Loan Program." -DSIRE site Read More » Insulation and sealing air leaks: Tips for homeownersSubmitted by bennew on Tue, 06/19/2007 - 13:09.Warm air leaking into your home during the summer and out of your home during the winter can waste energy and money. You may save as much as 10% on your heating and cooling bill by simply reducing the air leaks in your home. See: For http://www.energysavers.gov/tips/insulation_sealing.cfm Invasive Species in Concord, MASubmitted by bennew on Tue, 06/19/2007 - 13:22.For a field guide to invasive species in Concord, see: http://www.concordma.gov/Pages/ConcordMA_Bylaws/invasives For a town GIS map of invasive species, see: http://www.mapsonline.net/concordma/index_plants.phtml Problem Trees: Black Locust, Norway Maple, Tree-of-Heaven, Autumn-olive Problem Small Trees and Shrubs: Common Buckthorn, Glossy Buckthorn, European Hedge-Privet, Japanese Knotweed Investing: Green SecuritiesSubmitted by bennew on Tue, 06/19/2007 - 15:33.Also known as socially responsible investing (SRI), green investing considers the impact of your investments on the environment. There are many criteria for measuring green investments, so make sure and cross reference any investments touting themselves as "green." Helpful sites include: http://www.socialinvest.org/ http://www.greenmoneyjournal.com/ See also Alternative Energy Stock and Clea Tech Investing |
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