Energy

Power up with more sustainable choices.

Energy powers our daily lives—from keeping food fresh to lighting homes and fueling transportation. Using it wisely and choosing renewable options supports the well-being of people near and far, while protecting the health of the planet.

Calculate My Carbon Impact

Knowing our carbon footprint is the first step to reducing it. I will calculate my carbon impact and identify lifestyle changes that could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment. I will share my commitments to lowering my impact on the feed.
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Personal Carbon Calculator

Calculate Carbon Impact of Business, Travel, Events, and More

Terrapass: Offset Your Carbon Footprint
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Calculate my Digital Carbon Footprint

I will calculate my digital carbon footprint and take steps to reduce my CO2 emissions.
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Calculate and Reduce Your Internet's CO2 Emissions

What is a Digital Carbon Footprint?

More Granular Info on Calculating Digital Emissions
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Complete an 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.
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Energy Star: Home Energy Audits

Do-It-Yourself Home Energy Audits

Energy efficiency scavenger hunt - Ameren
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Invite a Friend to Calculate Their Footprint

Individual actions are important, but people and organizations working together can make a real impact. I will share a carbon or energy calculator with a friend and invite them to calculate the carbon footprint of their living space.
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Carbon Footprint Calculator

Offset Calculator: Tradewater
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Turn Off Lights and Electronics

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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Slay Energy Vampires and Save

Smarter House: Shrink Your Dorm Footprint
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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 per day.
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Will Turning Off My Monitor Save Energy?

Smarter House: Shrink Your Dorm Footprint
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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.
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2° for Change

8 Mistakes People Make With Their Programmable Thermostat

Energy Efficient Ways to Set Your Thermostat
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Learn About Renewable Energy

I will spend (___) minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.
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Drawdown Solutions: Electricity Generation

SolutionsU Collection: Electricity Generation Climate Solution
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Switch To Cold Water for Laundry

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
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Cold Water Saves
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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.
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Smarter House: Shrink Your Dorm Footprint

24 Tricks to Survive Hot Summer Nights (Without AC)
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Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace (___) incandescent light bulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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Energy Star: Light Bulbs

Switching to LED Lighting: the Health, Financial and Environmental Benefits
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Choose Clean or Renewable Energy

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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Drawdown: Electricity Generation

UN Sustainable Development Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
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Use an Energy Meter to Monitor My Use

I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
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Best Home Energy Monitors in 2020

Kill A Watt
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Organize An Ecochallenge Course

I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses, such as Powering a Bright Future, with classmates, friends, co-workers, or family.
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Powering a Bright Future
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CREATE A CUSTOM ACTION

Ideally, you’ll choose at least one measurable goal so that you can measure your success but there are no limits on what you can choose—so exercise your creativity!

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