Clean Air Cool Planet to develop their 2010 Honor Your Home project.

To take part in this initiative, you must be a resident of Rye and commit to taking three or more actions to lessen your carbon footprint. Once committed, participants will be “honored” by [...]]]> The Rye Energy Committee has partnered with the Seacoast Science Center and

Clean Air Cool Planet to develop their 2010 Honor Your Home project.

To take part in this initiative, you must be a resident of Rye and commit to taking three or more actions to lessen your carbon footprint. Once committed, participants will be “honored” by having an artist paint a picture of their home.

The artwork will be on exhibit at the Center from November 12-December 16. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork support the Rye Energy Committee, the Seacoast Science Center and local artists.

Learn about several actions that you can take to lower your carbon footprint by attending the “Green Saturday Morning Programs” at the Seacoast Science Center, May 1, June 5, July 10, August 7, and September 11.  This is free for all Rye residents.  All area residents are welcome to learn more about increasing your energy efficiency.

This video will show you how to caulk a window:

Here is a video that shows you how to use [...]]]> Wall outlets are an easy path for cold air to enter a home.  Put your hand close to an outlet and feel the outside air come in from the outdoors.  This insulating tip is relative easy to do and keeps your home draft free.

Here is a video that shows you how to use outlet gaskets:

Electric water heaters are a large portion of the household electric bill.  Insulating the water heater reduces the energy used to keep the water warm and is relatively easy to do.  There are water heater “blankets” available at home improvement stores but they are costly.  If you want so save money and still get the [...]]]>

Electric water heaters are a large portion of the household electric bill.  Insulating the water heater reduces the energy used to keep the water warm and is relatively easy to do.  There are water heater “blankets” available at home improvement stores but they are costly.  If you want so save money and still get the job done, you can wrap the water heater using rolled insulation.

Here is a video about wrapping the water heater: