Community energy benefits introduction
- Community decisions affect energy use for decades
- Save money and help the economy
- Improve the environment
- Make communities more livable
Daily decisions: energy use for decades Local governments have a profound effect on energy use through the decisions they make every day, particularly in the area of land use. |
Save money and help the economy Local governments can save and even earn money by investing in community energy. Some economic benefits include: |
Improve the environment Community energy can help combat climate change, air and water pollution, and other environmental problems with local impacts. A clean environment is vital to making communities more liveable and supporting a strong local economy. Specific benefits include |
Make communities more livable The careful consideration of energy in local decisions can make communities better places in which to live. Safe, healthy, thriving, and diverse communities can retain their workforce and draw new residents, visitors, and “footloose” industries. Specific benefits include |
