GreenerLiving Bethesda

 
Concerned about climate change and growing energy costs? Together we can make a big difference!

The GreenerLiving program described below was offered in the fall of 2009 (see Program Recap here), an expanded version of which we plan to offer in 2010.  Let us know if you're interested in participating.

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Join your friends and neighbors in Bethesda Green’s GreenerLiving program and learn concrete, practical steps you can take to impact the environment by saving energy in your home and on the road.  Free spaces limited to first 50 enrollees.  RSVP with name, address and telephone to GreenerLiving@bethesdagreen.org.

GreenerLiving is an educational program that can help you:

• Measure and track your energy use
• Learn how your energy use impacts the environment
• Reduce your energy use
• Save money
• Gain control

It’s up to you how far to go. GreenerLiving can help you track your energy use automatically with online tools at EarthAid.net and offers discounts on home energy audits. With your individual energy profile in hand, you can do as much or as little as suits you. GreenerLiving can help show you the way through workshops, website information and other educational tools.

From replacing light bulbs to making energy efficiency upgrades or even installing a solar or geothermal system in your home, the GreenerLiving program will provide guidance to help you:

• Understand your options
• Choose a good vendor
• Take advantage of tax and financing programs and incentives
  
• Learn and share best practices
• Obtain special discounts on products and services
• Calculate potential savings, payback periods and environmental impact

Join us for the first workshop and orientation

At Bethesda Green, 4825 Cordell Avenue, Bethesda, second floor above the Chevy Chase Bank branch.  Choose one workshop and RSVP to Greenerliving@bethesdagreen.org

-- Saturday, October 24, 10-11:30 am, or
-- Wednesday, October 28, 7-8:30 pm

Ongoing classes on Saturdays, Nov. 7, 21 and Dec. 5, starting at 10 am.

Sat, Nov 7th, 10:00-11:30 AM - Home Energy Audits

• How to perform a do-it-yourself home energy audit
• How to act on the results on your audit
• Elements (including demonstration) of a professional audit

Sat, Nov 21st, 10:00-11:30 AM - Heating and Cooling Systems, Solar Power

• Which heating and cooling systems are most efficient
• Advantages and disadvantages of various systems
• Solar heating and electricity, geothermal and wind power

Sat, Dec 5th, 10:00-11:30 AM - Tax Credits and Financing Options

• Federal, State and County incentives
• Websites, forms and paperwork
• Co-ops, aggregators and other discount options
• Choosing a good vendor