From simple things like turning down your water heater temperature to a full green makeover, there are all kinds of things you can do to save energy, live greener, and save money, too. For each green project, you’ll find help, incentives and information on how to get it done. Browse through the projects and pick a few you’d like to do. There’s something green you can do today!
Water
Know Your Water Use
Use water like it's a precious commodity, because it is! Learn More
Lawn & Garden
Plant a tree
Add a tree for shade, beauty and cleaner air. Learn More
Daily Choices
Stop the junk mail and use paperless billing
Get rid of your junk mail once and for all! Learn More
Energy
Understand Your Electricity Bills
Your bill can tell you a lot about your electricity use and potential savings. Learn More
Transportation
Telecommute One Day a Week
Join the teleworking movement. Learn More
Energy
Install motion detectors on outdoor lighting
Save money and keep burglars away -- on when you need them, off when you don’t! Learn More
Daily Choices
Shop a Farmers Market, Join a CSA
Have fun and stock-up on fresh food for the week at a local Farmers Market. Learn More
Lawn & Garden
Keep your storm drain clean
Tidy up to prevent street flooding and stream pollution. Learn More
Transportation
Walk, Ride a Bike, Go Mass Transit
Take a break from traffic and parking hassles. Learn More
Daily Choices
Use Water Filters & Reusable Bottles
If you are buying bottled water you are paying too much! Learn More
Energy
Choose Energy-Efficient Products
They work like other appliances, but save energy every time you use them. Learn More
Energy
Maintain Your Heating and Air Conditioning Equipment
Get a handle on your biggest home energy users. Learn More
Lawn & Garden
Install a rain garden
Harvest the rain! Learn More
Lawn & Garden
Reduce turf
Save time, money and sweat by reducing the amount of turf in your yard. Learn More
Daily Choices
Choose Green Cleaning Products
Get your home clean and be green. Learn More
Lawn & Garden
Create a conservation landscape
Plant native species for a well-adapted garden. Learn More
Energy
Switch to Clean Energy from Your Utility
Choose how your electricity is generated -- from wind, solar or another renewable energy source. Learn More
Daily Choices
Recycle Everything!
Put your used stuff back into the production cycle -- recycle! Learn More
Energy
Use ENERGY STAR qualified CFLs
Change your light bulbs and save a bundle on energy costs. Learn More
Energy
Install a programmable thermostat
Heating or cooling a house when no one’s home is like burning money. Learn More
Energy
Wrap your water heater and hot water pipes
Keep your water warm and cozy by wrapping your water heater and exposed pipes. Learn More
Transportation
Maintain your car
A little air and TLC goes a long way toward better MPG. Learn More
Energy
Caulk and weatherstrip everything
Plugging small leaks can add up to big savings. Learn More
Transportation
Take a Stay-cation
There’s a world of vacation fun right here! Learn More
Daily Choices
Watch The Story of Stuff
Do you know how your stuff is made and where your stuff comes from? Find out! Learn More
Energy
Clean Your Coils, Ducts & Filters
Keep your systems running smoothly and efficiently with a little light cleaning. Learn More
Water
Inspect & repair water-using fixtures
Leave the leaks to the media, not your plumbing! Learn More
Transportation
Be a Better MPG Driver
The most important factor impacting your car’s MPG is you. Learn More
Daily Choices
BYOB: Bring Your Own Bag
Bring your own bag and save 5 cents and improve our environment. Learn More
Water
Install Low-Volume Water Fixtures
You’ll hardly notice the difference — except in your water use and bill. Learn More
Energy
Change Your Appliance Settings
Raise your fridge, lower your water heater temperatures. Learn More
Energy
Install & Use Power Strips
Save the energy your electronics still use when they’re turned off. Learn More
Lawn & Garden
Install rain barrels
Capture rain water when it rains for use on plants later. Learn More
Energy
Home Energy Audit
Find out how you’re using energy & how you can save money. Learn More
Energy
Replace your windows
New windows could save money and improve comfort, but make sure to cover the basics first. Learn More
Transportation
Car Shopping Tips
Greener car, greener planet, more green in your wallet. Learn More
Lawn & Garden
Practice low-input landscaping
Keep you garden and family healthy by using fewer fertilizers and pesticides. Learn More
Daily Choices
Compost kitchen waste
Turn garbage into gold by composting your kitchen scraps. Learn More
Water
Recycle Your Cooking Oil
One person’s waste is another person’s biofuel. Learn More
Energy
Kill A Watt® Meters
Find out how much energy your appliances and electronics really use. Learn More