Energy Issues in Connecticut
Ask anyone in Connecticut what they think about the subject of energy and you're likely to hear a groan. After all, electricity, natural gas, oil and gasoline costs keep rising. And most of us are more concerned than ever about larger issues like effects on the environment. When you consider that the root of many of these problems is beyond your control, it can be hard to keep a positive outlook.
But you should. Because Connecticut can and is doing something about it. Energy is a top priority for your elected officials right now. In no other time in history has so much effort been devoted to addressing energy challenges so that our state becomes cleaner and less energy dependent overall. The results of these efforts will become more and more evident in the coming months and years.
Another reason to be optimistic is that you, personally, can do something about it. Look, you don't have to go out there and try to change the world. You don't have to live in a geodesic dome or give up your car. You don't even have to give up your SUV. The truth is, you can save energy without changing your life around 180 degrees.
Energy Efficiency vs. Conservation
Many people think of sacrifices, when they hear the word energy conservation. Driving less. Taking shorter showers. Turning off the air conditioner. While conservation can have an effect on your lifestyle, it is an effective way to save energy. And, most of the time, the sacrifices aren't too difficult to adapt to.
Energy efficiency, on the other hand, takes advantage of technology or good old fashioned brain power to get more energy productivity from less energy consumption. In other words, doing more with less. You can, very simply, take actions and make decisions that are more energy efficient. Every time you do that, you're doing OneThing to save energy. And you'll see the difference on your bills. The more you do, the bigger the difference. And the more we all do together, the greater the impact we have on the environment and our collective energy future.
That's what OneThing is all about. And that's what this website is all about, too. So spend some time here. Come back often. And be sure to tell others to do the same.