AA Community Resource Developed Through The Cape & Islands Renewable Energy Collaborative
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| Resources for Reducing Costs by Conserving Energy Local Efficiency Programs Cape Light Compact: information on efficiency programs, services, and incentives available to electricity consumers on Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard
Energy Bucks: information on fuel assistance, rate discount, and energy efficiency programs available to low-income consumers in Massachusetts Keyspan: information on energy efficiency and incentive programs available to natural gas consumers National Grid : information on efficiency programs, services, and incentives available to electricity consumers on Nantucket Back to Top Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce—SmartGuide: transit links and information for car-free travel in the Cape & Islands region Cape Cod Commission Transit Information Center: news, traffic data, public transit links, traveler information, and other resources Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority: routes, schedules, and traveler information Martha’s Vineyard Regional Transit Authority: routes, schedules, and traveler information Nantucket Regional Transit Authority: routes, schedules, and traveler information
Buying Guides, Tips & Other Tools American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy—Consumer Resources: resources for saving energy at home and buying efficient products and vehicles BuildingGreen: news and information relating to green buildings and sustainable design Energy Guide: information for analyzing your energy usage and for using energy more efficiently Energy Savers: tips for saving energy and money at home; provided by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Energy Saving Tips: portal to energy-saving information available from federal agencies; provided by the U.S. Department of Energy EnergyStar: information and resources for buying energy-efficient products; provided by the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Energy Tip Sheets: tips for reducing electricity, heating fuel, and gasoline usage and for saving money at home and on the road; provided by the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources Fuel Economy Guide: information and resources for choosing the most fuel-efficient vehicle that meets your needs; provided by the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Northeast Sustainable Energy Association: information on green buildings, energy-efficient transportation, and other topics U.S. Department of Energy—Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy: portal to hundreds of websites and documents on energy efficiency U.S. Green Building Council—Resources: links to online resources relating to green buildings and sustainable design Last updated 03.22.05 |
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Current Fact
Dirty Roof Conventional
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Current Vision
Green Roof Thatching
represents an attractive and sustainable roofing solution. This
thatched roof, gracing a barn in Yarmouthport, transforms an invasive
wetland plant (Phragmites sp.) into a useful, biodegradable shelter. |
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| 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. | ||
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This
website is being developed through the Cape & Islands Renewable
Energy Collaborative (CIREC). Its framework was created under
a community planning grant award from the Massachusetts Technology
Collaborative (MTC). |
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Project
management and content development: Chris Powicki, Principal,
Water Energy & Ecology Information Services |
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