Encourage a young person in your life to do school project exploring the pros and cons of various forms of solar power.
Learn about a concentrated solar project and share what you learn with a friend, neighbor, or colleague.
A concentrated solar facility is less expensive than a new coal-fired power plant.
If your school district, campus, or local government is planning new construction, create a coalition of local residents to promote the incorporation of energy efficiency and renewable energy features.
Find a building in your community that includes energy efficiency or on-site renewable energy features and shine a light on it through social media or with a letter to the editor.
Net zero buildings reduce energy bills.
Schedule an energy audit for your home and follow up on recommendations.
Help connect organizations and agencies serving low-income individuals and families in your community with sources of subsidies for energy efficiency upgrades.
Make sure your local water utility has and uses pressure management and leak detection infrastructure.
Share information on the climate change mitigation value of water system leak detection through your social media.
Efficient water distribution conserves freshwater resources, reducing the strain on water supplies and promoting sustainability.
Add low-flow fixtures to your water taps and shower heads.
Share this drawdown solution with two friends or colleagues.
Low-flow fixtures conserve freshwater resources, reducing the strain on water supplies and promoting sustainability.
By reducing the amount of water used and heated, they also can lower utility bills.
If you live in a sunny climate, consider installing a solar water heater at your home or place of business.
If you're a teacher, introduce your students to the many ways we capture and use the sun's energy—and encourage them to dream up even more.
Solar hot water helps reduce energy bills.
Consider upgrading your home’s heating and/or cooling system to a high-efficiency heat pump.
If your company is adding infrastructure, encourage those in charge of planning it to consider a heat pump alternative to conventional HVAC.
High-efficiency heat pumps save energy by efficiently transferring heat, thereby lowering energy bills.
Heat pumps also can improve air quality by reducing the use of fuels such as wood, propane, and oil that emit particulate matter and black carbon when burned.
If your campus or community is growing, encourage decision-makers to consider district heating.
If your campus or community uses district heating, encourage decision-makers to shift the energy source toward renewables.
District heating can reduce air pollution in urban areas.
Start a roof-painting or roof-planting initiative in your community.
If you own or manage warehouses or other large-footprint buildings, look into painting or planting your roof as a way to contribute to your ESG efforts.
Green and cool roofs alleviate the urban heat island effect and reduce the risk of heat related illnesses.
By creating pleasant green spaces, they also can promote mental well-being, reduce stress, create a connection with nature, leading to a healthier and happier living environment.
If you're an inventor or engineer, invest some time in identifying ways to make this technology more economically viable.
Planning new construction or remodeling an existing building? Include minimizing energy use in your criteria for choosing windows.
