Green Features at Wachusett Meadow

Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary is doing its part to leave a lighter footprint on the environment by utilizing green technology.

Conserving Energy

Energy and lighting audit completed and recommendations implemented
Second energy audit performed to capture additional energy conservation measures
Additional insulation has been installed and the buildings have been airsealed
All incandescent light bulbs have been replaced with LED light bulbs
High efficiency furnace installed
Refrigerators have been replaced with EnergyStar models
Replaced computer monitors with energy-efficient monitors
Duct work resized to run more efficiently
Programmable thermostats installed
Electric-powered property management equipment purchased and in use
Recycling program

100% green electricity purchased from Green Energy Consumers Alliance (New England Wind product) for all electricity not produced on site

Two Level 2 J1772 connector plugs that are compatible with all makes and models of EV (Tesla owners may need to use an adapter to connect their vehicle).
Each plug provides about 25 miles for every hour of charging time
Free (donation requested)

Dishwasher and clothes washer replaced with EnergyStar/WaterSense appliances
Water bottle filling station installed to reduce the use of plastic water bottles
4 low-flow toilets installed
2 dual-flush toilets installed
Low-flow showerhead installed in residence