ELECTRICITY
Green Actions


Electricity.  We can’t live without it!  But how can we live better with it?

There are many ways to reduce our electricity use (and save $$ too). Some are simple daily habits and others require us to upgrade our homes.

START with this short-list of Electricity Actions

  • Sign up if eligible: “You May Qualify for Discount Electric Rates and More

  • Be intentional about where you buy your electricity:  See “Cheaper and Cleaner Electricity Options in Beverly” for your electric supplier options. 

  • Unplug equipment that drains energy when not in use (i.e. cell phone chargers, fans, coffeemakers, desktop printers, radios, cable box, etc.).

  • When it’s time to replace appliances, ENERGY STAR labeled products can cut your energy bills by up to 30%. Find retailers near you on the ENERGY STAR website

  • Property owners, make and store your own electricity:  See our “GREENER POWER : Solar and More” section for information about solar and our local solar providers. And talk to a Green Beverly coach about the possibility of putting solar on your roof

  • Sign up for community solar (there are many options, contact a coach if you have questions)

  • Use solar and/or motion lights instead of keeping wired outdoor lights on all night

  • On hot days: close drapes/blinds

  • In the summer: open windows on cooler days or overnight (don’t leave central air on automatically)

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A cable box that is plugged in 24 hours per day uses more power than a refrigerator that is on 24 hours per day.