GOALOur goal of reducing carbon emmissions by 2500 tons is within reach, only 410 to go! Tons of CO2 eliminated: 2,090 Actions taken: 2,812 Participants: 660
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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
Incentives for Renewables and EfficiencySubmitted by Raven on Wed, 10/03/2007 - 21:00.Established in 1995, the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency [DSIRE] is an ongoing project of the North Carolina Solar Center and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. The DSIRE database is a comprehensive list of financial incentives for lowering your impact on the environment. Visit DSIRE Massachusetts for listings. Junk mail: How to ReduceSubmitted by bennew on Tue, 06/19/2007 - 13:27.For $15 and a few minutes of your time, you can reduce junk mail and save trees, water, and other precious resources. See: http://www.greendimes.com/ Commonwealth Solar Rebate Program: Energy Delivery - Solar ThermalSubmitted by JennaD on Wed, 10/24/2007 - 17:00."Commonwealth Solar The Commonwealth Solar II Rebate Program and the Commonwealth Solar Stimulus Rebate Program provide rebates through a non-competitive application process for the installation of photovoltaic (PV) projects. Read More » Laundry and Energy EfficiencySubmitted by bennew on Tue, 06/19/2007 - 14:19.Use cold water to wash clothes. Wash only full, but not overfull, loads. If buying a new washer or dryer, consider an energy-efficient model. See: http://www.energyhawk.com/laundry/index.php Lawn Care: Push and Cordless Electric MowersSubmitted by bennew on Tue, 06/19/2007 - 14:32.For a full range of push mowers, see: http://www.eco-gardening.com/mowerslawn-care.php Lighting Systems: ConservationSubmitted by bennew on Tue, 06/19/2007 - 14:55.Turn off lights in rooms that are not being used. If you own a business, familiarize your employees with the lighting and heating systems so they know how to turn things off and on. Local FoodSubmitted by Raven on Wed, 10/24/2007 - 19:37.
There are many reasons to buy local food, including reducing energy use, reducing sprawl and increasing connection to the environment as well as fresh food just plain tastes better. Concord residents have many ways to participate and support the local food movement, including: Read More » News and EducationSubmitted by bennew on Tue, 06/26/2007 - 16:26.Stay up to date with environmental news, education and commentary from these renowned organizations: Grist World Changing Treehugger Sustainable Metropolis |
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