Great Lakes Build Green

ENERGY USE
Currently, most of the Great Lakes region’s electricity comes from burning fossil fuels. That means the more energy we use, the more heat-trapping emissions we dump into our atmosphere. By using energy more efficiently, we could reduce these emissions and help curb climate change. The good news is that we can reduce our energy consumption and save money without lowering our standard of living.


Solution strategies:	CONSERVE ENERGY	INCREASE EFFFICIENCY	BUILD 'GREEN'
Energy efficient buildings allow us to use less electricity for light, heat, and air-conditioning. The federal ‘Energy Star’ program certifies energy efficient homes and buildings by verifying that they consume less energy than other comparable buildings. Communities should take action to modernize state and local building codes to encourage green building design.