Cape & Islands Energy Information Clearinghouse

A Community Resource Developed Through The Cape & Islands Renewable Energy Collaborative

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Tips for Conserving Energy & Using Energy More Efficiently

Wise use of electricity, heating fuels, and transportation fuels is the best way to reduce the out-of-pocket costs and "true costs" of consuming energy. You can implement conservation and efficiency measures at home, on the road, in the store, and at work - and you can encourage others to do so.

Suggested measures  are provided at the following links:

Information Resources: Use these links to learn about local efficiency programs and transit options, as well as to access buying guides and other tools for saving energy.

Last updated 03.22.05

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This website is being developed through the Cape & Islands Renewable Energy Collaborative (CIRenew). Its framework was created under a community planning grant award from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MTC). The Clearinghouse provides a central location for the collection, classification, and distribution of data, information, and tools addressing energy supply and use in the Cape & Islands region, both now and in the future.
  • Project management and content development: Chris Powicki, Water Energy & Ecology Information Services
  • Web design/development and content development: Dick Elkin
  • Graphic design: Elizabeth Hooper, Hooper Design
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