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Join Us!
Join Us!
If you believe as we do that the transition to clean renewable energy is vital to the future of the earth and our children, please do get involved! We are a grassroots organization and run on the energy and enthusiasm of our volunteers.
To join our next meeting email nwinkler@anthwyn.org. During the pandemic we are meeting remotely via Zoom.
Please contact us at: rf100.lowermerion@outlook.com
Write your Commissioner and Ask Him or Her to Support RF 100! Here's a link to a sample letter:
Write your Commissioner and Ask Him or Her to Support RF 100! Here's a link to a sample letter:
Commissioners listen to their constituents. You can have an impact by asking your Commissioner to support Ready For 100.
- Click here for a link to a sample letter: Sample Letter.
- The letter should be emailed to: commissionerdistributionlist@lowermerion.org
- If you are not sure who your Commissioner is - consult the Lower Merion Ward maps at this link:
Simple Steps You Can Take Today....
Simple Steps You Can Take Today....
- Calculate your own carbon footprint: https://coolclimate.berkeley.edu/calculator
- Get a residential PECO energy Audit: it takes one hour; learn how to save energy and have PECO install energy saving LED bulbs all for $25 (up to $125 of bulbs): https://www.peco.com/WaysToSave/ForYourHome/Pages/EnergyAssessment.aspx
- Switch to Renewable Electricity Now for Your Home:
- Go Solar with group buying savings through the Sierra Club: https://solarizesoutheastpa.com
- Not ready for such a big investment? Go Green Electricity and Gas: it takes less than 15 minutes: https://www.makebenproud.com/
- The electric car revolution is coming: Learn about electric cars and plan to buy or lease one for your next car, they are fast, reliable, cheaper to operate and much easier to charge than rumored: https://content.sierraclub.org/evguide/go-electric
- Reduce your usage: It’s easier than you think:
- Get those LED lights - this has a big nearly painless benefit
- Look at your PECO bill energy usage and set a goal to reduce it month by month - make a game of it
- Install a programable thermostat
- Turn lights off
- Set up a clothes line in your basement or hang your clothes outside on nice days
- Wash your clothes in cold water
- Turn your TV off when not watching and use smart switches - TVs and computers draw power even when not in use
- Replace your HVAC filters regularly
- Turn down your water heater
- Choose Energy Star appliances
Alternatives to Cars:
Alternatives to Cars:
Walk, ride your bike and check out mass transit - try to reduce using your car. You will get some great exercise while helping to save the planet! And you will have fun. Looking to get more comfortable on a bike:
- Check out the Narberth Cycling Club on Facebook
- https://bicyclecoalition.org/the-lower-merion-narberth-greenway-is-gaining-momentum/#sthash.yHTWXfBJ.dpbs
Invest sustainably:
Invest sustainably:
Are you worried that your 401K is invested in fossil fuels or environmentally irresponsible funds? You can use this tool to evaluate your investments: https://www.asyousow.org/invest-your-values
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