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12 CLIMATE CHANGE. ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION. ENERGY EFFICIENCY. CARBON EMISSIONS. You have heard the terms and you want to get involved. You recycle, you always remember your reusable shopping bags and you avoid single-use plastics like straws, bags and bottles. You are ready to do more, but are not sure how you can help. ENTER WILLIAMS ENERGY Williams Energy is ready to help you and the environment. For four generations, the Williams family has been a trusted name on the South Shore for top-notch service and quality energy products. Always committed to staying up-to-date on technology and changes in consumer demands relative to home comfort, Williams Energy wants to be your trusted resource for decreasing your home's carbon footprint. Fourth generation general manager Gavin Williams has a passion for protecting the environment. He believes that as a homeowner, you can begin helping just by looking at the systems currently in your house. Often, simple maintenance or system upgrades can lead to a measurable reduction in energy waste. "Many things get overlooked," Williams explains when discussing home energy assessments. Whether it is your heating or air conditioning system, a plumbing upgrade or even simply identifying weak points in a home's insulation, "we want to promote conservation, efficiency and clean energy use, with benefits accruing to both the environment and your wallet." HOW TO GET STARTED After a simple call to Williams Energy, an estimator knowledgeable about the latest in heating, air conditioning and plumbing technologies will visit and evaluate your home. During this on- site review, you will be presented with options based on your needs, desires and budget. A thorough home review is critical in beginning your home's carbon reduction journey, and Williams is willing to have the crucial conversations which will help you make the best decision for your home. With a history of reliability and over 100 years of experience providing energy solutions to South Shore residents, Williams is a household name that you can trust. Their goal is to provide you with the best options for using the least amount of energy for the square footage of your home, without sacrificing comfort. This means without major construction projects or costly additions; you can find solutions within the current confines of your home and your budget. As technologies evolve and advance, the team at Williams stays abreast of changes, ensuring they are offering the best products and services to help build a clean energy future. WHAT TYPES OF CHANGES MAY BE RECOMMENDED? For your home's water heating, the solution could be as simple as replacing your water heater with a high efficiency model. A tankless water heater can be 24-34% more efficient than the traditional storage tank models. Unlike past systems, tankless heaters only use energy when you are using hot water. With no REDUCING YOUR FAMILY'S CARBON FOOTPRINT BY ROBIN YOUNG S E 2014 REDUCING YOUR FAMILY'S CARBON FOOTPRINT YOU WANT TO DO YOUR PART, BUT WHERE CAN YOU START?