Community Emissions

Whether you want to insulate your house, carpool with a neighbour, eat locally, or install solar panels on your roof, these actions will reduce your emissions and are examples of way that you can contribute to Climate Change Mitigation. You can use the Emissions Reduction Actions Hierarchy and suggestions below to help you prioritize your actions for every budget. You might even consider choices that will have co-benefits!

Actions You Can Take

Reduce (low-cost behaviour changes)

Turn off lights/electronics

Set the thermostat higher or lower (summer/ winter)

Use cold water for laundry

Improve (make existing systems more efficient)

Upgrade insulation

Install energy-efficient windows or weatherstripping

Use LED lights (programs that offer free ones)

Choose ENERGY STAR appliances

Switch (change to lower-emission energy sources)

Replace a gas stove with an electric induction stove/ hot plate

Replace a gas furnace with a cold-weather heat pump

When you buy a new car, consider hybrid or electric vehicles

Generate (produce your own clean energy/community-scale access)

Install rooftop solar panels and solar hot water systems

Support or join shared community renewable energy projects

Offset (compensate for emissions you can’t eliminate/low-cost ways to contribute)

Invest in certified carbon offset programs

Support regional environmental restoration projects

Participate in community tree planting or other conservation activities

Wellington Country Community Emissions Reduction Plan

Click here for a list of programs, incentives, and resources available to help you save money and support you on your sustainability journey.