Actions You Can Take Today

Every day you can make an impact and make a difference.  Why not start today to help change the environment and reverse Global Warming?  Here are some simple actions you can take to promote renewable energy, clean the environment, ensure energy security and increase comfort in your own home.

• Buy Blue Sky Wind Power, and get your electricity from clean renewable energy.

• Replace old light bulbs with new ENERGY STAR Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs). Each CFL uses 2/3 less energy than standard incandescent bulbs and last 10 times as long.  CFLs come in all different sizes to fit standard fixtures.

• Use Public Transportation, ride a bike, or walk instead of driving.

• Reduce, Reuse & Recycle! Learn more about recyling from Recycle Utah and about Salt Lake City's Curbside Recyling Program.  And buy recycled products whenever possible.

• Perform a Home Energy Efficiency Audit to see where your home is inefficient to reduce your energy costs.

• Insulate your hot water heater with a hot water heater blanket, available at home improvement and hardware stores.

• Turn off lights, TVs, computers, electronics when not in use. Activate “sleep” features on computers, printers, and televisions.

• Unplug any appliances or chargers when not in use.  These electronics continue to draw electricity even though not turned on.

• Contact your local & state representatives to tell them you support renewable energy, energy efficiency, alternative fuels, improved fuel standards and air pollution standards.

• Replace old appliances with energy efficient ENERGY STAR appliances.  Make sure to run all appliances in the "energy saver" mode.

• Get an Evaporative Cooler for you summer cooling needs. Your utility may offer an incentive for installing a new cooler in your home. More...

• Educate yourself about Energy & the Environment. And then tell everyone you know what you learned. More...