Fade Your Footprint

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ScAJ6gpsDME   What does it really take to create a zero-carbon home—and can you save money along the way? In this episode of Fade Your Footprint, we take a tour of Keith's real-life zero-carbon home and explore the upgrades that helped cut both carbon emissions and energy costs. From solar panels and electric vehicles to induction cooking, weatherization, heat pu...

If you need any additional help, book a meeting with Keith: https://calendly.com/fadeyourfootprint/30min     Wondering what home electrification rebates and incentives are available where you live? In this episode of Fade Your Footprint, we explore how Rewiring America helps homeowners find local savings for electric vehicles, solar panels, heat pumps, and other clean-energy upgrades using their Z...

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/A5-7bdxecnA   Thinking about heating your home with wood or wood pellets? Wondering if it can lower your costs and emissions? In this episode of Fade Your Footprint, Keith Smith breaks down how burning wood or wood pellets can help reduce your emissions and potentially save you money compared to other heating sources. He explores how biomass like firewood and pel...

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EyFOyJb86uc   If you're not ready for a large overhaul of your home's systems, there are still small, easy, and effective things you can do to dramatically decrease your electricity costs without a lot of hassle. In this episode of Fade Your Footprint, we will give you some of the easiest ways of reducing your electric costs, and you can start right away. Keith d...

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qH9yoIXiW8M   You may not be ready to replace your heating and cooling system with a heat pump, but there are still simple ways to reduce your energy costs and carbon emissions. In this episode of Fade Your Footprint, we look at some of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to make your home more efficient, from using a programmable thermostat to sealing air l...

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Q7HyaBcpJcw   Heating your home with oil or propane can be expensive, but could a heat pump save you money while also reducing your carbon emissions?  In this episode of Fade Your Footprint, we compare heating oil and propane with air-source, cold-climate, and ground-source heat pumps to see how installation costs, operating costs, payback periods, and CO2 emissi...

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y0SfxV-1avg   Are heat pumps cheaper than natural gas? And can they reduce your home's carbon emissions without breaking the bank? In this episode of Fade Your Footprint, we compare natural gas heating with air-source, cold-climate, and ground-source heat pumps to see how installation costs, operating costs, climate, and energy prices affect the financial and env...

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-4TeMcs9Irg   If you're wondering whether you should buy a plug-in hybrid, this episode looks at what a plug-in hybrid can offer compared with a gas-powered car and a fully electric vehicle. By combining a gasoline engine with a rechargeable battery, plug-in hybrid cars can use electricity for shorter trips while still giving you the flexibility of gasoline for l...

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FoTnL7ccdrY   Thinking about making the switch to an electric vehicle? This episode breaks down the financial and environmental realities of EVs versus gas cars. What is covered in this episode: ✅ Head-to-head comparison of costs between gas and electric Chevy Equinox models ✅ Analysis of how driving habits and gas prices affect your savings and payback period...

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8Je0K4_SuPg   Shopping for a new car? This episode breaks down how hybrids stack up for your wallet and your emissions. You'll learn about real-world savings, return on investment based on gas prices and miles driven, and how hybrids from different manufacturers compare. Keith also shows how to use online tools to personalize your options and why hybrids can be t...

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VD_PmmW1A5I   Curious about the best vehicle for your wallet and the environment? In this episode, Keith Smith breaks down the real differences between gas, hybrid, and electric vehicles. What you'll learn in this episode: ✅ Overview of basic car technology: generators, motors, and alternators ✅ How regenerative braking boosts efficiency in hybrids and EVs ✅ R...

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/keLWoVk4ZDY   Learn how heating and cooling choices impact your wallet and the environment.  This episode of Fade Your Footprint breaks down key options for home HVAC systems and why planning ahead saves money and emissions. Keith focuses on understanding what a heat pump is and how it works, alongside the true costs of different heating options, including fossil...

Rooftop solar is one of the smartest financial and environmental investments for homeowners.  In this episode of Fade Your Footprint, Keith leads you through the calculator on our website, https://www.fadeyourfootprint.org/, so you can find out if rooftop solar is good for you, specifically.  Visit https://www.fadeyourfootprint.org/ for resources and help.  -- 00:00 Considering solar panel install...

Curious how your daily food choices impact your carbon footprint? This episode breaks down the facts and shows you simple ways to make a real difference. No big investments required. In this episode, we cover: - How food's climate impact differs from driving, heating, and electricity - Why red meat, especially beef and lamb, is the biggest food emitter - Comparing the footprints of different diets...

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GdWzJxMPJvo Trying to decide between a heat pump, EV, solar panels, better insulation, or other home upgrades? This episode of Fade Your Footprint helps you cut through the overwhelm and figure out which climate-friendly investments actually make sense—for both your finances and your carbon footprint. Instead of guessing, we break down how to prioritize the upgra...

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Daevk3ea94o   Is climate change real? Is it natural? How much is caused by humans? In this episode of Fade Your Footprint, we cut through the noise and break down the science, misconceptions, and real debates surrounding climate change in a clear, practical, and approachable way. Whether you're skeptical, curious, or simply trying to understand the basics, this e...

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TpMDN6RZ_eM   Curious about your personal carbon footprint?  Find out why existing calculators like the EPA's fall short, and how this new tool addresses those gaps by focusing on the four categories that matter most: food, driving, home heating, and electricity. You'll get step-by-step instructions for accurately calculating household emissions and understand ho...

Welcome to the very first episode of Fade Your Footprint! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5NzwAtqUIH0   In this kickoff episode, retired engineer Keith Smith shares his journey from climate confusion to practical action, and explains why individual choices can make a real difference in reducing global emissions. If you've ever wondered: • Does my personal carbon footprint really matter? • Where...

https://fadeyourfootprint.org   I'm Keith Smith, and I spent years lowering my own household emissions and helping friends and neighbors do the same. Now I want to show you the impact you can have by making changes to your home, your car, your lifestyle. Reducing our carbon footprint is urgent, so I break down where a typical U.S. household's carbon footprint really comes from and walk you through...