LITCHFIELD ENERGY TASK FORCE The Litchfield Energy Task Force is a group of volunteer citizens from the town of Litchfield, CT dedicated to help the town, its residents, organizations and businesses reduce the cost of energy while making our planet sustainable for future generations.  ABOUT THE TASK FORCE ACTIVITIES/CALENDAR   RESOURCES FOR YOU - More Help Energy Conservation for Houses of Worship CONTACT US Greener Impact Litchfield High School Energy and Environment Club. Faculty Advisor and LETF member: Dean Birdsall

Are You a Bigfoot?

 The term "carbon footprint" is the most common term used to describe the amount of greenhouse gases (GHG) that are emitted into the atmosphere each year by a person, household, building, organization, or company.  The number of miles you drive, the type of car you own, and your home energy use (electricity and heating fuels) all impact your individual carbon footprint numbers.  Individuals can calculate their carbon footprint easily using any one of a number of online tools.  The United States Environmental Protection Agency has a personal carbon footprint calculator available at www.epa.gov/climatechange that is simple to use.  It also shows you the reductions you can make in your footprint AND calculates the potential monetary savings from implementing those changes. 

 Take a few minutes and calculate your carbon footprint.  Find ways to make your footprint smaller and save money while saving the environment.  If we all take the time and make the effort, our individual savings could be combined to make a big difference in mankind’s impact on climate change.