Region 1: EPA New England

What You Can Do

Use energy more efficiently

Given the impact of energy usage on our environment, the easiest way to have a positive impact is to use less energy in your home or your business. Smarter energy usage results in less air and water pollution AND saves money. Whether you are a homeowner or responsible for millions of square feet of building space, EPA's Energy Star program offers tools to measure and reduce energy usage including:

• Tools to measure and track energy usage
• New building strategies
• Product certification
• Home renovation strategies

Use cleaner sources of energy

Green Power Purchases: In New England, most electricity consumers have choices about where their power comes from. For instance, a consumer can choose a supplier that guarantees that their electricity comes from only renewable resources such as wind and solar.

Larger organizations that choose such an option may be eligible to participate in EPA's Green Power Partnership.

Onsite Systems: Alternatively, consumers can install onsite renewable systems to meet all or some of their electric demand. Examples include rooftop solar panels and small wind turbines.

Community Energy Challenge

Communities looking to minimize their energy usage in their public buildings, schools, and wastewater treatment facilities can also benefit from these strategies. Take EPA New England's Community Energy Challenge to learn more.

Change the World, Start with ENERGY STAR

Change the World, Start with ENERGY STAR is a national campaign from the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) encouraging all Americans to join with millions of others and take small steps that make a big difference in the fight against global warming. Most people want to protect our environment, but don't know where to start. Choosing ENERGY STAR qualified products and energy-saving practices is a simple way to save money, energy and time, while helping to keep our planet a healthy place to live. To take the Change the World Pledge click on