Home Energy and Climate
Residential buildings account for about 13% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. The average American home produces roughly 7.5 metric tons of CO₂ from energy use alone. The good news: home energy is one of the most actionable areas to reduce emissions.
Biggest Opportunities
- Switch to renewable electricity: Sign up for a green power plan or install solar
- Electrify heating: Replace a gas furnace with a heat pump
- Electrify water heating: Heat pump water heater cuts emissions 70%
- Improve insulation: Reduce heating/cooling demand