In recognition of Earth Day, Eversource is suggesting activities for customers to celebrate while maintaining social distancing.
The theme for this year’s Earth Day is climate action, and Eversource’s sustainability experts and licensed arborists are offering several ways that people can safely join the 50th annual celebration from home.
— an announcement from Eversource
“The 50th annual celebration of Earth Day is a unique opportunity for our customers to join people around the world in taking action to promote environmental stewardship,” Catherine Finneran, the utility’s vice president of sustainability and environmental affairs.
“With an industry-leading goal to be carbon neutral by 2030, we’re committed year-round at Eversource to sustainability and clean energy leadership.”
During the COVID-19 pandemic, there are many ways that customers can celebrate from home while being mindful of social distancing, including:
- Plant a tree: Eversource’s expert arborists cultivate a list of 30 recommended trees under 30 feet tall that can be safely planted near overhead utility lines and encourage everyone to “Plan Before You Plant.” Trees remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it, with a single hardwood tree able to remove up to one ton of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere over 40 years.
- Reduce energy use and save money with energy efficiency: The energy company offers a library of energy-saving tips and innovative solutions for customers to save on their electric bill while reducing their impact on the environment, including many particularly impactful steps customers can take to mark Earth Day, such as switching to a low-flow showerhead to save a significant amount of water.
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One of Eversource’s energy saving tips
Eversource offers award-winning energy efficiency solutions as the No. 1 energy efficiency provider in the nation, and integrates new clean energy resources like solar, offshore wind, electric vehicles and battery storage into the electric system.
For more information on Eversource’s continued efforts to promote environmental stewardship, advance clean energy and more under its COVID-19 pandemic plan, please visit Eversource.com.