Saturday, November 2, 1-4pm
Make Santa Fe, 2879 All Trades Rd (take Industrial Road east from Siler)
A FREE do-it-together event. Bring your broken electronics, appliances, toys, and more; specialists will help you disassemble, troubleshoot and, if possible, repair your item. Workspace and tools provided. While walk-ins are welcome, appointments receive priority. Make your online reservation before 8 pm Friday, November 1, 2019, or call/text 505-412-1254.
The County Sustainability Office is here for you! Sustainability isn't just good for the environment-- it can also improve your quality of life! We're here to empower our community to live a cleaner, greener lifestyle.
The Santa Fe County Sustainability Division promotes and implements practices that increase resiliency and reduce harmful impacts on shared resources. We accomplish this by continually improving County operations and facilities, and by providing technical assistance to businesses, public agencies, and residents to ensure shared resources meet the needs of current and future generations. How can we help YOU?
Now is a great time to solarize your home, (or to encourage your landlord to do so). Solar electric and thermal systems are a cost-effective way to invest more securely. We can help you get started and find financial incentives. 30% federal tax credits are only available through 2019, so go solar today.
Do you like recycling? Try composting! Good for your landfill; good for your watershed. Home composting can have an even bigger positive impact than recycling. Learn how to get started, and how we can help you.
Efficiency and reduction of use is the BEST step you can take in sustainability. Ask us how. Look for a rebate? Click here for rebates on sustainability improvements.
First, reduce. Then recycle right. Aspirational recycling, which produces recycling contamination is of concern in Santa Fe County. Learn how to make your recycling effective and where to take your recyclables.
Many Santa Fe County home use less than 65 gallons per day. How low can you go? Questions about saving water? Does your rooftop water harvesting system need an upgrade? Have questions about metering and reporting your domestic well use? We can help!
We all have to get around, but transportation is one of the main sources of carbon emissions. Learn about bicycles options, plug-in electric vehicles, public transportation, ride-sharing, and other clean, green transportation choices in Santa Fe County.
See how Santa Fe County is leading by example. How much renewable solar energy does Santa Fe County produce? What are Santa Fe County’s best sustainable practices?
Learn more on how to reduce your impact and how to reuse items, after all the most effective way to reduce waste is to not create it in the first place!
Green building? Requirements in the Santa Fe County Sustainable Land Development Code related to sustainability? Native xeriscaping? How planting trees can help save money on utility bills? How to avoid household toxins? Other ways to live lightly in this region? Contact us today:
Questions? Contact:
Claudia Borchert [bot protected email address] / 505-992-3044
Jacqueline Beam [bot protected email address] / 505-992-9832
US Dept. of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy - Comprehensive energy efficiency & renewable energy descriptions and advice
Residential Energy Services Network - Home Energy Ratings System (HERS)
US Environmental Protection Agency, Energy Star Program
NM Gas Company - energy efficiency Ideas and rebates for homes and businesses
NM Energy Conservation & Management Division - State tax credits and other incentives
Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM)
Vehicle Fuel Economy Comparisons - Vehicle fuel economy comparisons
Building Performance Institute - Residential energy efficiency and healthy homes
Treehugger Daily News - Insightful articles on energy, science, green design & building, transportation, and technology
City of Santa Fe - Green Building Code and related Info
Neighborhood level information by text message.
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