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Bottom Line: Green@Home HouseCalls help fight climate change by saving residents energy and money while reducing climate changing CO2 emissions. Trained volunteers meet with residents in their homes to install simple energy-saving devices and create home energy conservation plans.

Green@home

Did you know that U.S. households produce 21% of the country's global warming causing emissions? That means that smart choices at home can really make a difference! Green@Home helps communities take action to reduce global warming by making their homes more energy efficient. “HouseCalls” are available to all residents of participating cities whether you rent or own.

A trained two-person team of volunteers will come to your home for a scheduled 2.5 hour visit, at a time that's mutually convenient. During the visit, the Green@Home team will offer you these energy-saving upgrades:

  • Provide and install a retractable clothesline.
  • Choose a place for three compact fluorescent light bulbs.
  • Optimize water heater and refrigerator temperatures.
  • Install faucet aerators and low flow showerheads.
  • Show you how to measure and adjust tire pressure.
  • Install up to 5 outlet or light switch gaskets.
  • Measure energy draw of home electronics.
Green@Home currently operates in the San Mateo County communities of Menlo Park and Redwood City. It also covers Santa Clara County: Cupertino, Palo Alto, and Sunnyvale

 

Take Action:

  • To learn more about Green@Home HouseCalls click here.
  • To request a survey click here.
  • To join Acterra in building a grassroots movement to curb climate change, visit here.
  • Visit the Home/Garden area of the Resource Directory for other resources to green your home.
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