Elizabeth Correa
"The best way to create a better world is to be a proactive person with a lot of initiative"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,021 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO4.0donationsmade
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO4.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO4.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO5.0minutesspent learning
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UP TO16pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO35public officials or leaderscontacted
Elizabeth's actions
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Energy
Use an Energy Meter
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Energy
Donate to or Volunteer for Low-Income Solar Initiatives
Whether it's by donating or volunteering, I will research the benefits of low-income solar and find out how I can support low-income solar initiatives in my area.
Energy
Power Down the Computer
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Energy
Heat and Cool Naturally
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Support Resilient Powergrids
A community can be brought to its knees without dependable power, often affecting the most vulnerable. I will write 5 letter(s) or email(s) each day to a public official or company to advocate for a more resilient power grid (e.g. microgrids, solar+storage)
Energy
Upgrade My Windows
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Elizabeth Correa 10/24/2018 5:54 AM -
Elizabeth Correa 10/23/2018 5:46 PM -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Choose LED BulbsChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! In what other ways can you exercise your civic duty to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions?
Elizabeth Correa 10/23/2018 5:45 PMEliminando el gas que se utiliza en las secadora, a la hora de secar tu ropa -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Choose Clean/Renewable EnergyHow might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to clean energy?
Elizabeth Correa 10/23/2018 5:45 PMRealizando actividades, orientando sobre el tema de la energia renovable -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Support Resilient PowergridsWhat does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Turn it offHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Elizabeth Correa 10/23/2018 5:43 PMPor medio del petroleo, y como afecta en todo, al medioambiente, a los humanos y al planeta -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Online Energy AuditWhat most interested or surprised you about your own energy footprint?
Elizabeth Correa 10/23/2018 5:42 PMCuanto uno puede aprender a cuidar el medioambiente, la familia y el planeta tierra -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Power Down the ComputerWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
Elizabeth Correa 10/23/2018 5:41 PMCambiar las bombillas a LED, buscar equipos electrico que indica energy star -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Switch to Cold WaterWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Use an Energy MeterHow can you make your home more energy efficient?