Green Features at Laughing Brook
Laughing Brook Wildlife Sanctuary is doing its part to leave a lighter footprint on the environment by utilizing green technology.
Conserving Energy
- Energy audit completed and recommendations implemented
- Additional insulation has been installed in the house and the building has been airsealed
- All incandescent light bulbs have been replaced with LED bulbs
- Refrigerator has been replaced with EnergyStar model
- Oil furnace replaced with high-efficiency propane furnace
- High efficiency dehumidifier installed
Buying Electricity Generated from Renewable Sources
- 100% green electricity purchased from Mass Energy (New England Wind product) for all electricity not produced on site
Conserving Water
- 1 dual-flush toilet installed
- EnergyStar dishwasher and washing machine installed