We need energy to light up our city, heat and cool our buildings and power our vehicles. This energy comes from:
- fossil fuels for heating and transportation
- hydro-electricity
- nuclear and fossil fueled electricity generating stations
- renewable sources, such as geothermal, solar and wind.
Fossil fuels can have a negative impact on local air quality and produce greenhouse gas emissions. We can reduce the harmful impacts of fossil fuels by planning for a more efficient community and using energy efficiency measures in city operations.
Burlington is involved in a number of projects to improve the energy efficiency of city operations and our community, including: