Today, we celebrate the planet that makes all of life possible, and we recommit to protecting our natural resources for future generations.
You can join the party this Saturday, April 26th, at the Santa Clara Unified School District’s farm and nature center, featuring free family fun for all ages. Download this flyer for more information.
On April 22 (and every day), we celebrate the planet that gave us life and keeps us all spinning around the sun. Please protect our earth mother by conserving energy, upcycling your trash, and joining a park cleanup effort this weekend!
On Earth Day, just like every day, it is our sacred duty to protect the tiny blue planet we all call home. We encourage you to do everything you can to reduce your carbon footprint and help others do the same.
When you’re looking into a DER, the best place to start is with a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) audit. That’s when a professional energy auditor visits your house to test for air leaks and run other tests to determine your home’s energy efficiency. Based on that report, you can target the most wasteful features of your house for upgrades and get the most bang for your buck.
Doing a DER on a budget can help inspire you to think outside the box and get a little creative. There are tons of tax incentives and government programs to assist with financing the project, and a little research and extra leg work can point you to contractors who make energy efficiency pencil out as part of their mission to protect our environment and build a more sustainable world.
As a homeowner, you can save money, make your home more energy efficient, and even add value to your property by taking advantage of financial assistance programs offered by state and federal agencies:
