Renee Ciarciaglini
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Renee's actions
Energy
Turn It Off
Do at Home
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Heat and Cool Naturally
Do at Home
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
Upgrade My Windows
Do at Home
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Transportation
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
Do at Home
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
Do at Home
I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
Do at Home
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Heat and Cool NaturallyWhat are other ways you could use the power of the sun to reduce your own environmental footprint?
Renee Ciarciaglini 10/13/2020 5:01 PMWe don`t own a air conditioner, we use fans. We shut our blinds as well. I have a dyson fan that has a heat setting. Our heater is on a timer so it goes on certain times during the day. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Choose LED BulbsSwitching out your 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?
Renee Ciarciaglini 10/13/2020 4:59 PMLow Flush Toilets, turn off lights, LED Lights, Rechargeable Batteries, Solar power, Wind Power -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric VehicleReducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?