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recently updated on
28 June 08.
| Make lower emissions and higher fuel efficiency your top priorities when buying an automobile. See which new models are rated greenest vehicles by greencars.com. You can Compare two vehicles (such as your current auto to another new or used model or two new or used that you're considering). |
Buy only major appliances, with the Energy Star
label. See the condensed, on-line version of the
"Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings" for
info on how to select:
label. See the condensed, on-line version of the
"Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings" for
info on how to select:
| NOTE: Experts say the demand for stainless-steel appliances is slowing the price drop for hybrid- auto batteries. (Nickel goes into metal hydride batteries and stainless steel.) Why not choose painted appliances? |
| Louisville Climate Action Network |
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Practice Lawn Care for Cleaner Air. You will
reduce emissions and beautify your landscape.
You might be eligible for a cash rebate on your
purchase of cleaner lawn-care equipment.
reduce emissions and beautify your landscape.
You might be eligible for a cash rebate on your
purchase of cleaner lawn-care equipment.
You or your business may be eligible
for federal and state incentives for
investing in energy efficiency and/or
renewable energy!
for federal and state incentives for
investing in energy efficiency and/or
renewable energy!
| Keep Louisville Cool! |
Experts agree that the biggest opportunities for
reducing our nation's carbon footprint lie in
improving the energy efficiency (E2) of our homes,
major applicances and automobiles.
reducing our nation's carbon footprint lie in
improving the energy efficiency (E2) of our homes,
major applicances and automobiles.
Multi-family housing usually requires much less
energy than does single-family housing. But just
like home values, the top three factors are
location, location and location. Strive to live near
wherever you work, attend school, etc, and where
you have access to public transportation.
energy than does single-family housing. But just
like home values, the top three factors are
location, location and location. Strive to live near
wherever you work, attend school, etc, and where
you have access to public transportation.
| Weatherize and insulate your home or business. Consult guidance before you do it yourself or hire a contractor. |