Looking for ways to decrease your carbon emissions? We're here to help! Whether you're part of a municipality looking to reach your climate goals or want more information on how to make your house more energy efficient, this is the place for you. We offer links to several other tools to better understand your emissions and where to start below.
Ready to decrease your emissions? Start at home!
Whether you're a homeowner or a renter, use Emissions in my Home to find resources for improving efficiency. Homeowners interested in retrofitting should also visit our Home Electrification and Solar Resources page.
Daily Habits matter and you can make important changes in Waste and Transportation.
Waste - learn about Dane County's food waste reduction and recycling initiatives.
Transportation - explore cheap, reliable, and eco-friendly transit options in the county.
Our Business and Community Organizations Resources Page details what carbon emissions look like and provides proven strategies for reduction. Resources include funding sources, strategies to improve your operations' energy efficiency, and ways that employees can play a role in reducing emissions.
Thinking about installing rooftop solar? Our Solar Resources Page guides businesses on how to add renewables to their facilities for dramatic savings and emission cuts. Adopting a more environmentally conscious effort in your organization can start with improvements to facilities and operations.
Elevate your profile by becoming a Climate Champion. Our office recognizes organizations across Dane County that lead on climate action. Apply today for an award, recognition, and valuable networking with community leaders.
Local governments and school districts are vital for setting the community standard for sustainability.
The example you set can influence community-wide behaviors. Check out the Dane County Emissions Map to see average emission levels for households in your community. Being informed about your community's carbon footprint is the first step toward creating a Clean Energy Plan and inspiring community action.
Many local governments and school districts are already setting climate goals; see the full list on our Municipalities and Schools Resource Page. Our office is here to help you meet these goals by pointing you toward available grants and funding (like Elective Pay) to make these changes a reality.
Interested in networking? Join our Sustainability Leaders Collaborative to connect with other climate-focused government and school leaders.
