Latest News:
Self-Reliance is offering a
Photovoltaic Installation Workshop
June 9 - 13, 2008
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register
Self-Reliance has member pricing on
Bioheat!!
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Welcome. Cape & Islands Self-Reliance is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, whose mission is to promote environmentally sound technologies and sustainable practices through education, advocacy and collective membership that provides tangible benefits
Cape & Islands Self-Reliance was founded in 1980 to identify, facilitate and educate the public about sound environmental practices that help protect our ecosystem. By educating and empowering the consumer, Self-Reliance acts as a catalyst in implementing cost-saving, pollution-reducing opportunities for homeowners, businesses and municipalities. Self-Reliance’s community-supported buying cooperative was established over 20 years ago to place the purchasing power in the hands of the consumer by enabling citizens of Cape Cod and Southeastern Massachusetts to buy necessary services at affordable group rates.
Self-Reliance's Oil Coop: Self-Reliance has operated its home heating oil cooperative program since 1981. Our members save an average of between $30 and $60 each month on heating oil. There are no income guidelines for this program. Our oil cooperative works with full-service oil dealers. Please contact us to enroll today.Renewable Energy: Self-Reliance's Green Citizen's Energy Project began in 1999. This project includes our Solar Program which offers installation rebate funding for anyone interested in having a grid-tied solar electric system installed on their roof, and now includes solar hot water and small wind system installations. Please call us for more information or to sign up!
Biodiesel: Self-Reliance is also promoting the use of Biodiesel in diesel engines and in oil burners.;
This renewable fuel is typically produced from soybeans and used as an alternative to petroleum fuel. It burns
cleaner and provides increased lubricity in your engine or burner.
Education/Workshops: Self-Reliance offers teacher training workshops,
in-class education and a variety of educational tools and activities in our
Renewable Energy Lending Kit, including
Clean Energy
Design's Renewable Energy Trailer.
Green Electricity: The Cape Light Compact offers 50% and 100% green power options. This is an easy way to show that you care about where your electricity comes from and it helps support the installation of more local renewable energy systems. For more information, visit www.capelightcompact.org and Click here to enroll.
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