What Residents Can Do

Residents Can Do Their Part

Join your neighbors in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, saving money, protecting the environment and creating a cleaner, healthier, more resilient community.

$ Naperville Renewable Energy Grant Programs
$ Nicor Rebate Programs

Reduce Energy Use 4% Every Year

1. Maximize energy efficiency—start with insulating and air sealing $ $

2. Use energy conscious materials and equipment options when purchasing or updating your home and home equipment $ $

3. Install renewable energy  $ 

Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled 4% Every Year

1. Walk or bike instead of driving

2. Learn how and take public transportation

3. Replace fossil fueled vehicles with electric $

Reduce Waste 4% Every Year

1. Reduce overall purchases and single use items 

2. Seek alternatives to landfilling and improve recycling every year

3. Compost food scraps and yard debris—especially leaves

Plant A Tree & Mow 4% Less Every Year

1. Plant trees and gardens—especially native and food producing ones 

2. Maximize the number of deep-rooting plants—especially native and food producing ones, in your home landscape in place of shallow-rooted, high maintenance turf grass 

3. Conserve water—especially hot water

Learn, Commit, Share!

1. Learn what your carbon and ecological footprints are 

2. Set a target to reduce your carbon footprint 4% every year

3. Share your experiences with your neighbors on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, saving money, protecting the environment and creating a cleaner, healthier, more resilient community

4. Get involved with N.E.S.T.