The Seven Steps to Clean Energy
Complete these 7 Steps to clean, efficient energy
and reap the rewards!
Start with Step 1 for the quickest payback.
Click a step to learn more.
– Save money
– Eliminate your carbon footprint
– Improve your health
– Increase your property value
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1. Select a clean, renewable energy source
Community solar, ESCO, and/or Community Choice Aggregation
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2. Switch all lighting to LED light bulbs
Have you swapped out every bulb yet? Check every table lamp, floor lamp, ceiling light, closet, porch light, refrigerator, under cabinet, and pendant light.
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3. Weatherize your home or business
The cheapest energy, is the energy you DON'T use. That makes weatherization — sealing cracks and crevices, and fully insulating — the most important step of all.
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4. Upgrade to efficient electric appliances
Electrifying your appliances with Energy Smart Most Efficient models eliminates fossil fuel usage and lowers your energy costs for the life of the appliance.
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5. Make the switch to an electric vehicle
Electric vehicles eliminate fossil fuel use, increase energy efficiency, and lower your total costs over the vehicle's lifetime.
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6. Replace your HVAC with a heat pump
Electric heat pumps are 200-300% more efficient than any other form of heating and cooling, often improving comfort, indoor air quality, and reducing noise.
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7. Look into a solar installation
Not every building is right for a solar panel installation, but those that are can produce free, clean electricity for years to come.