4 Things to Consider When Switching to Renewables:
1) Determine the most cost-efficient energy options.
Explore infrastructure upgrades that decrease your long-term exposure to climate risk.
Consider renovations that will increase efficiency and decrease operational expenses.
Identify incentives & rebates to cut capital costs.
Balance operational expenses by reducing carbon taxes & levies.
2) Evaluate site-specific renewable energy opportunities.
Geothermal Energy or Geoexchange systems
Solar PV, Solar Thermal, Wind or Tidal energy
Biomass heating & biofuels
Micro-hydro (run-of-river) electric generation
District Energy (heating & cooling) systems
3) Find Alternatives to your Energy-Intensive Practices.
Reduce consumption first — and then explore your options!
Research nature-based solutions.
Discover powerful co-benefits to investing in climate tech & innovation.
4) Balance the Tradeoffs.
Understand the benefits:
decreased operational expenses
decreased emissions
decreased climate-risk
increased social impact
increased biodiversity conservation
and more!
Manage the downfalls:
up-front capital costs
labour & installation time & fees
potential physical wastes
maintenance
and more!
