Bike to Save the Planet
Are you looking for a way to change the carbon footprint of your transportation, but without the cost of an electric car? Consider adding biking to your roster of transportation […]
Buy Local Food
Why buy local? A portion of the carbon footprint associated with our food comes from transportation. It takes more carbon to move your tomatoes from Mexico to Massachusetts than it […]
Green Hot Water
If your hot water heater or system is due for an upgrade, consider options like a heat pump hot water heater or solar hot water unit for a greener alternative! […]
Try Composting!
Want to reduce your household waste by up to 50%? Want to avoid a smelly trash bin? Reduce your carbon footprint? Consider composting! Whether you compost at home or with […]
Change to LED Lighting
Did you know that lighting accounts for about ten percent of the electricity use in the average U.S. home? All the more reason to switch to LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes). […]
Community Aggregation
Want cheaper, greener electricity? Then support Franklin’s municipal aggregation efforts. Why aggregation? As of December 2023, 167 cities and towns had approved municipal aggregation programs for electricity purchasing, according to […]
Electrify your landscaping equipment
Mowing for an hour can generate as many greenhouse gas emissions as driving 300 miles! It is also a significant source of many air pollutants. When it’s time to replace […]