Suggestions for Personal Action
Unable to go solar at this point? Your current electric company is required by law to provide you with alternative sources of electricity that include suppliers that are 100% renewable (solar, wind, hydro). 80% of the electricity consumed in Massachusetts currently comes from fossil fuel sources. Anyone who pays an electric bill, including renters, can buy clean electricity.
Specifically, here on Cape Cod, the Cape Light Compact (CLC) administers this program. CLC offers a power supply option for those that want to support local, New England-based renewable energy resources, including resources located on Cape Cod. Go to this website: https://www.capelightcompact.org/clcgreen/ for more detailed information.