Presidents and CEOs Marty Johnson of Isles, Inc. and Ralph Izzo
of PSEG, Trenton Mayor Doug Palmer, Former NJ DEP Commissioner
and now Environmental Protection Agency Administrator
Lisa Jackson, and State Labor and Workforce Development
Commissioner David Socolow were the founding partners upon
the establishment of an initiative for local control of climate
control: Trenton Green.
We all have a responsibility to our children – and their children –
to actively engage in climate protection. Here are some ways
you can make a difference. Also, stay tuned for more information
from the Trenton Green Initiative.*
Mayor Douglas H. Palmer
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10 Ways to Make a Difference on Climate Protection
... and Cut Your Costs
1. Turn your thermostat down to 65° at night and when you’re not home
2. Weather seal your windows, doors, ducts, and plumbing
3. Turn your water heater down to 120°
4. Turn off and unplug electronic equipment and lights when not in use
5. Change as many light bulbs as you can to compact flourescent bulbs
6. Check your car’s tire pressure at least monthly
7. Commute by bus, bike, carpool, or walking
8. Use the most efficient vehicle for every trip
9. Go car-free one day a week ... or more
10. Improve insulation in your home’s attic, crawl space, and walls
Help spread the word!
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* The Trenton Green Initiative is a partnership of the City of Trenton, PSEG, the Governor’s Office of Energy Savings, the Board of Public Utilities, the State Departments of Environmental Protection and Labor and Workforce Development, Mercer County, and Isles, Inc.
For further information, contact the office of Trenton Mayor Douglas H. Palmer at 609-989-3030.
