ONE: 100% RENEWABLE ENERGY

Right Now: Sign up for 100% renewable energy with your electricity provider: MCE Clean Energy or PG&E. 

Support local policies that phase out fossil fuels and increase renewable energy production.

Next: Reduce fossil fuel use by switching to electric appliances and building systems (heat pumps for HVAC, induction cooking to replace gas stoves and ovens). 

And Then: Install solar on your home or business. Check to see if your site is suitable at Project Sunroof. 

TWO: TRANSPORTATION 

Right Now: Adopt fuel-efficient driving habits.

Walk, bike, and use public transit. 

Improve employee commutes by utilizing transit incentives.

Next: Purchase travel offsets.

Encourage carpooling: sign your business up for the "Emergency Ride Home" Program through the Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM[External]).

And Then: Make your next vehicle or fleet purchase an EV (or at least a hybrid)[External]. 

Install EV charging[External] at your business for employees and customers. 

THREE: ENERGY EFFICIENCY

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Right Now: When you change a light bulb, make it an LED.

Turn off all electronic appliances when not in use.

Next: Complete an energy audit for your apartment, home, or business (Residents; Businesses).

Create a plan to improve energy efficiency. 

Add insulation, weather-stripping, and window coverings. 

And Then: Make all major appliance purchases (water heaters, furnaces, dryers, etc.) electric and energy efficient. 

Install energy-efficient windows. 

Install on-site battery storage. 

FOUR: LOCAL FOOD & CARBON SEQUESTRATION

Right Now: Compost[External] to keep methane-producing organic materials out of the landfill.

Reduce waste by purchasing only what you consume. 

Next: Buy locally grown[External] food and products. 

And Then: Plant a tree on your property and encourage your community to add trees to streets and parks. 

Eat a plant-rich diet. 

FIVE: CLIMATE RESILIENT COMMUNITIES  

Right Now: Start a "Resilient Neighborhoods"[External] team at your business or in your community.

Understand climate change ricks: go to the "Our Coast, Our Future"[External] website.

Next: Reduce water waste and improve water use efficiency inside and out[External]. (MMWD Customers[External]; North Marin Waster District Customers[External]). 

Use Green Purchasing Guidelines[External]. 

Support[External] carbon sequestration practices and policies. 

And Then: Support innovative technologies and opportunities for improved business and community resilience, such as battery storage, micro-grids, and green infrastructure. 

Work with your community on emergency preparedness[External].