Partnering with Utility Companies to Plant Trees (Webcast)

The utility sector is the largest single source of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. today, where heating and cooling homes accounts for nearly 60 percent of residential electricity usage.

The utility sector is the largest single source of greenhouse gasemissions in the U.S. today, where heating and cooling homes accountsfor nearly 60 percent of residential electricity usage. Needless tosay, the utility sector is a major focus of climate change and energysecurity discussions. If you think that markets, incentives, andentrepreneurs are the answer to energy efficiency, then the partnershipbetween tree organizations and utility companies makes sense. Treesreduce ground level ozone and clean CO2 from the air while providingshade and ultimately cutting energy usage by up to 30%. Trees also coolcities by 10-20 degrees, helping cities to meet air quality standardsfor federal highway dollars.

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