Green Features at Rutland Brook
Rutland Brook Wildlife Sanctuary is doing its part to leave a lighter footprint on the environment by utilizing green technology.
Conserving Energy
- Energy and lighting audit and infrared scan completed and recommendations implemented
- Additional insulation has been installed and the building has been airsealed
- All incandescent light bulbs have been replaced with LED bulbs
- Refrigerator has been replaced with EnergyStar model
- Programmable thermostats installed
- High efficiency furnace installed
Buying Electricity Generated from Renewable Sources
- 100% green electricity purchased from Green Energy Consumers Alliance (New England Wind product) for all electricity not produced on site
Generating Renewable Energy
- Solar thermal system installed to meet hot water needs and supply supplemental heat
Conserving Water
- 1 dual-flush toilet installed