LACONIA — Unitarian Universalist Society of Laconia will host public solar tours on Sunday, Sept. 29, at 12:45 p.m. The tour will discuss steps the congregation has taken to step up to the plate and reduce emissions of greenhouse gasses.
First base: Replace fluorescent and incandescent lights with LED bulbs and fixtures. This investment paid itself off in two years and reduced use of electricity by one third.
Second base: Get an energy audit. Insulate, air-seal and weatherize the building to reduce the need for heating and cooling. This saved the church about 25% in natural gas use the first year…