Learn how to save money, energy and reduce your carbon footprint. And share your ideas with us by using the hashtag #SLOlution You will save energy, money and reduce your ecological footprint with these ideas. Some actions presented here are small, some are big. Each action saves at least 500 pounds of carbon a year […]
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Optimize your heating and cooling
80°F in the winter feels great until you pay the power bill. The following tips will help you live comfortably & save money by optimizing your heating & cooling. Adjust temperature to save energy For every 2 degrees of adjustment you save 500 lbs of emissions a year and a realize a considerable savings on […]
Optimize Your Washer and Dryer Usage
By using these 2 simple ideas not only do you save energy and money, but your clothes will also last longer. Wash laundry in cold or warm water If in doubt what temperature to use to wash your clothes, always go for cold water first. Liquid detergents today are designed to work well in cold […]
Incentive programs for building upgrades
Below is a list of current financial resources we know about. Policies and incentives are the tools frequently used to affect change. If you can help us keep this updated, we would REALLY appreciate it! Home owners are eligible for these programs This program provides low cost retrofits and education. (Single and multi-family homes) (Owner […]
Inspiring films – “The essential problem…”
We hope these inspiring films will motivate and inspire you to act on finding solutions to the “The essential problem…” Think positive thru this immense challenge. We need your choices to be big and bold. 12 years to avoid catastrophe. That’s the United Nation’s prediction. See big solutions from around the world to change the […]