A concrete action we can take to reduce our impact on the earth is to choose renewable energy with our electric bill. Through the Cape Light Compact we can opt into Local Green which offers 50% and 100% local renewable energy options. For the average household that uses 600 kWh of electricity monthly (a house with full electric baseboard heat would use more than 600 kWh monthly) it is an additional fee of $7.80 and $16.20 respectively per month. This option demonstrates extra support for developing New England renewable resources.
The Weekly Green Tip is written by Michelle Sgarlat.