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There are many ways that you can Contribute to a cleaner and greener lifestyle • Reduce your energy use • Recycle and reduce waste • Conserve water • Prevent pollution
The City of Lansing is working to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and ultimately lower our carbon footprint. We are encouraging businesses, households and others to do the same! More information can be at lansingmi.gov/ sustainability.
LOCAL RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE TO HELP MAKE YOUR HOME MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT • Take advantage of an energy audit to determine what parts of your home to focus on. The BWL offers free services to income qualified residents. For more information, please visit lbwl.com/hometownhelp. • Consider updating old appliances – BWL and Consumers Energy provide rebates and other incentives. For more information, please visit lbwl.com/applicances orconsumersenergy.com/residential/save-money-and-energy/rebates/applicance-rebates. • Consider upgrading an old furnace, air conditioner, windows and other less efficient parts of your home – “green” financing is available through Michigan Saves and they can help you find a local contractor and work with utilities to get you the rebates that you qualify for. These measures can save you money in the long run by making your home more energy efficient. For more information please visit michigansaves.org. lansingmi.gov | FALL 2021 | 24
