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The Sustainability Hub
Building Sustainability
Heat and electricity are the two most significant uses of energy in buildings! There are many ways to reduce your energy use and overall environmental impact, such as improving the insulation and sealing of your home to keep in the heat in the winter and cool air in the summer. You can also be sure to replace inefficient lightbulbs with LEDs and other appliances with more efficient versions. There are also many opportunities to support the generation of electricity from renewable energy sources. Read the sources below for more information!
- HeatSmart Southern TierThis program is run by NEST to teach the public about home weatherization (insulation and sealing) and heat pumps (clean heating/cooling technology)! Submit your own information if you'd like to lean more about financial incentives offered and be connected with installers!
- Dickinson Community Solar ProjectThis is another program run by NEST to help residents save money on electric and access solar energy without installing solar panels!
Electric Vehicles
Hybrid and electric vehicles are now becoming a more widespread solution to replace gas powered vehicles that emit harmful greenhouse gases! Learn more about electric vehicles using the sources below and check out where the electric vehicle chargers are on the map!
- Electric Vehicle MythsThis page by the EPA debunks common misconceptions about the impacts of electric vehicles (EVs).
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Electric and Plug-In Hybrid VehiclesThis page from the US Department of Energy (DOE) allows users to put in their own electric or hybrid vehicle information for a comparison to a typical gasoline powered vehicle.
- Last Updated: Sep 30, 2024 1:19 PM
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