Energy Efficiency

Good for the planet and good for your wallet…energy efficiency is a win-win! With the majority of our energy still coming from fossil fuels, eliminating energy waste means reducing your carbon footprint – something important for all of us. It also reduces your bills every month; when you waste less, you use less, and the less you use, the less you pay.

Energy Efficiency Ideas
Energy efficiency means using less energy to provide the same service, therefore making your home more energy efficient will result in lower utility costs and reducing your household’s impact on the environment.

Home Energy Audits
The Bluegrass Greensource Energy Audit Kits are designed to guide you through the first steps of making your home more energy efficient. By taking steps to a more energy efficient home, you will be on the way to lightening the burden of your utility costs while also reducing the environmental impact of your household.

Energy Efficiency Rebates and Incentives
Here are a list of resources to see if you meet the criteria to claim energy efficiency incentives on your taxes.

Energy Programs and Resources
Lexington, KY has many different assistance programs and resources that are related to energy efficiency and weatherization. The programs listed vary to assist different income levels and have different modes of assistance. Check out the list of programs and see if you could benefit from any of the following.

Weatherization
Weatherization can improve energy efficiency within your home, resulting in lower utilities and a positive impact on the environment. To weatherize your home means to make infrastructural changes that keeps your home insulated, blocks outside air flow, and maintains energy-dependent appliances.