"The best way to create a better world is to be a proactive person with a lot of initiative"
POINTS TOTAL
0
TODAY
0
THIS WEEK
1,058
TOTAL
participant impact
UP TO
2.0
hours
volunteered
UP TO
11
pounds of CO2
have been saved
UP TO
10
public officials or leaders
contacted
UP TO
20
lightbulbs
replaced
UP TO
10
minutes
spent learning
UP TO
1.0
energy audit
conducted
UP TO
2.0
donations
made
Ivan's actions
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Energy
Support Resilient Powergrids
A community can be brought to its knees without dependable power, often affecting the most vulnerable. I will write 1 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)
COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS
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.
COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 20 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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.
COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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.
COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS
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.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Energy
Use an Energy Meter
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
Changing 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?
Se ve afectado en todo los aspectos como: el aumento de huracanes, terremotos, la contaminacion en nuestro planeta. El futuro todo estos se va a duplicar
Louisa Lubiak 10/23/2018 12:32 PM