Ryan Pennington
4/30/2019 4:09 PM
The use of ride share programs while traveling makes navigation of unfamiliar areas stress free. This also has allowed me to be more willing to explore more of the cities visited.
Ryan Pennington
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 427 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO70milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO73pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO60minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
Ryan's actions
Energy
Use an Energy Meter
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
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
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
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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.
Transportation
Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationHow has your access to various kinds of transportation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyHow might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to clean energy?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
Ryan Pennington 4/30/2019 4:06 PMInsulate the garage door, install a tankless natural gas hot water heater -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyWhat most interested or surprised you about your own energy footprint?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyHow can you make your home more energy efficient?
Ryan Pennington 4/30/2019 4:00 PMIn our new home we installed NEST thermostats and LED lighting. Our windows are covered with energy saving shades that help insulate and limit cooling loss. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Ryan Pennington 4/30/2019 3:58 PMElectricity is either produced using hydro, nuclear, or NG steam combustion. The hydro power plant and nuclear facility uses the construction of one of the largest man made lakes in the US. This provides habitat for many plant and wildlife species. -
Ryan Pennington 3/28/2019 6:32 AMThis challenge came at the appropriate time in my life. We recently closed on a new construction home which allowed me the opportunity to implement many "green" initiatives. Programmable thermostats, LED lighting, the use natural lighting in the design, and low flow fixtures will help my family conserve. Partnering with my energy supplier and enrolling in their energy conservation program will allow a home energy audit and their assistance in identifying and implementing energy saving improvements.-
Keoki Kakigi 3/28/2019 11:16 PMThis is an amazing story! So glad that we can help you on your quest to Live Greener in your new home Ryan!
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