Town center

User: hewettkathy@gmail.com

Vendor: Drive Green - Green Energy Consumers Alliance

Action: 2586 - Ecological Landscaping

Being in town center limits our use of solar panels (historic district rules) but we have used our landscape to increase native and pollinator plants, leave brush & dying trees for wildlife shelter, high mow only a bit of our space, compost, and battle invasive plants (a constant). Having rebuilt our house 25 yrs ago we included energy-efficient appliances (including washer, using only cold water); we have no dryer but hang clothes outside and in (for humidification). We have double pane windows and some in-house storms; have verified in-place systems with an energy audit. Lots more can be done; thanks for the many ideas in testimonials here.