Local Government Tips for Residents

Local governments can also provide information to residents on local government websites. The following list includes some suggestions.

What your residents can do:

Change one light bulb to compact florescent bulb

Adjust your thermostat down two degrees in winter and two degrees up in summer

Unplug the TV, DVD player, computer, or other electronic devices that go to standby mode

Turn off one or more non-essentials energy-consuming item such as TV, lights, computer, etc., for one hour

Use less hot water

Check your tires

Drive less, bike more, use public transit or walk

Shop for a home closer to where you work, etc.

Plant a tree

Recycle more.