Find out about solar energy and how you can use the sun to reduce your fuel bills and impact on the planet. See: http://www.eere.energy.gov/states/alternatives/resources_ma.cfm Also see: http://findsolar.com/index.php
Residential![]() CONCORD OFFERS the following environmental services and programs for residents. For a list of recyclable items and where to bring them, click here. See also a list of town departments or Ask Henry. ![]() ![]() Solar EnergySubmitted by bennew on Tue, 06/19/2007 - 14:05.Find out about solar energy and how you can use the sun to reduce your fuel bills and impact on the planet. See: http://www.eere.energy.gov/states/alternatives/resources_ma.cfm Also see: http://findsolar.com/index.php Solar Photovoltaic (PV) RebatesSubmitted by wes on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 17:56.Those interested in a solar option may qualify for rebates of up to $1,000 per kilowatt of installed capacity for solar photovoltaic (PV) projects with a payback to the Town of less than 10 years based on the Light Plant's estimated avoided capacity costs. Read More » Solar Hot Water for HomesSubmitted by bennew on Tue, 06/12/2007 - 13:37.To find out about solar hot water systems for your home, see: Swap It: Donate unused itemsSubmitted by bennew on Tue, 06/19/2007 - 15:19.Donate unused items during Concord's Drop Off Swap Off or to a local charity. Goodwill accepts donations during business hours at the trailer in the Crosby's parking lot. See: Buy Used or Secondhand See: Drop Off Swap Off See: Consignment: Clothing and Household Personal Tax Credit: Renewable Energy StateSubmitted by JennaD on Wed, 10/24/2007 - 16:27."This statute, enacted in 1979, provides a 15% credit against the state income tax for the cost of a renewable-energy system (including installation) installed on an individual’s primary residence." -DSIRE site Click Personal Tax Creditfor more information. Travel Shutdown: HouseholdSubmitted by bennew on Tue, 06/19/2007 - 15:16.Before leaving home, check that all appliances and heating or air conditioning systems are set to use the least energy while you're away (i.e., turn off/down appliances, turn down heat, turn off air conditioning). TelecommuteSubmitted by bennew on Thu, 06/21/2007 - 12:14.For a primer on telecommuting, see Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommuting Read "The Ten Advantages of Telecommuting": http://www.gilgordon.com/telecommutesafe/telebenefits.html Read about telecommuting trends and how you can telecommute (and join the American Telecommuting Association for $10) at: http://www.yourata.com/index.html Thermostat: ProgrammableSubmitted by bennew on Tue, 06/19/2007 - 12:51.Programmable thermostats allow you to set your heating and air conditioning levels according to your household or business needs over the course of a day or a week. Try lowering heat to 62 (or lower) at night, and increasing the setting on your air conditioner to 75 (or higher) during hot days. Vegetarian DietSubmitted by bennew on Tue, 06/19/2007 - 14:37.According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, livestock farming contributes more to global warming than total worldwide transportation. To reduce your carbon/environmental footprint, consider reducing the meat in your diet, or becoming a vegetarian. For information about the benefits of being a vegetarian, and becoming a vegetarian gradually: http://vegetarian.lifetips.com/cat/62069/benefits-of-a-vegetarian-diet/ Wind TurbinesSubmitted by bennew on Tue, 06/19/2007 - 15:12.If you have a second home on the water, consider buying a wind turbine. |