Residential Energy: #2 Individual way to reduce emissions*
~18% of US greenhouse gas emissions (GHG):
- Electricity: 12% of GHG emissions for residential homes
- Home heating, other GHG sources, and waste: 6% of US GHG emissions came from homes in 2019 (primarily from burning fossil fuels for heat, other GHG emitting items, and waste)
Electricity
Increase your Energy Efficiency
Increase your Energy Efficiency
Increase your Energy Efficiency
The #1 way to save energy is not to use it in the first place. Learn how to make your home or apartment more energy efficient or get some professional help - sometimes for FREE
Use Energy Star Appliances
Solar
Increase your Energy Efficiency
Increase your Energy Efficiency
Installing solar panels to produce electricity for your home SAVES YOU MONEY and produces electricity that is 90% cleaner than the PECO grid.
Induction Stove
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Induction Stove
Energy Efficient: Induction stoves are 5-10% more efficient than resistance electric stoves and 3x more efficient than gas.
Boils water faster than gas
Fine temperature control and cooktop remains cool: Induction heats the pot, not the stovetop.
Requires magnetic cookwear: If your cookwear is magnetic or stainless steel it is suitable.
More expensive than other options
Heating
Increase your Energy Efficiency
Increase your Energy Efficiency
Increase your Energy Efficiency
The #1 way to save energy is not to use it in the first place. Learn how to make your home or apartment more energy efficient or get some professional help - sometimes for FREE
Heat Pump (air-source)
Increase your Energy Efficiency
Increase your Energy Efficiency
Cut out fossil fuels with cold climate heat pumps!
Don't replace your air conditioner (AC) or furnace before you learn about heat pumps!
Geothermal
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Geothermal
Use the constant temperature of the earth to heat and cool your home or business.
2019/2020 Greenhouse Gas and energy Inventories
epa.gov
