November 1 - November 30, 2021

Energy

SAVING ENERGY IS GOOD FOR THE PLANET, AND GOOD FOR SPORTS.

Energy powers the most important things on the planet. It allows for mobility, growth, adaptability, and development. It also powers the sports you love. From the arenas you play at to the TV you watch the games on. Using energy wisely and choosing renewable energy options is important for our own well-being as well as the health of our planet.

Invite a Friend to Calculate the Carbon Footprint of their Household

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

Offset Calculator: Tradewater
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Calculate the Carbon Footprint of my Household

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I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.
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Offset Calculator: Tradewater
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Encourage my team, school, company and/or organization to measure and manage their carbon footprint

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Organizations have a responsibility to make sustainable business decisions. To understand how to improve sustainable practices, it’s important to start with understanding the current impact. I will share the Tradewater Business Carbon Calculator with my organization.
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Offset Calculator: Tradewater
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Choose LED Bulbs

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I will replace (___) incandescent lightbulb(s) 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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Research and Identify your Favourite Teams Sponsors That are in the Fossil Fuel Industry

I will spend (___) minutes researching and identifying my favourite sport teams sponsors that are in the fossil fuel industry.

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Adjust the Thermostat

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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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Adjust Your Thermostat by Two Degrees

8 Mistakes People Make With Their Programmable Thermostat
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Research Electric Zamboni

I will research what it would take to replace my arena's fossil fuel powered zamboni with an electric or renewable energy zamboni.

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Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

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I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

UN Sustainable Development Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

Drawdown: Electricity Generation
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Fundraise for an Electric Zamboni

I will fundraise to replace my arena's fossil fuel powered zamboni with an electric or renewable energy zamboni, which would save up to 667kgs of CO2 per month.

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Power Saving Settings

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I will learn about and update the power saving settings on my computer to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emission
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Smarter House: Shrink Your Dorm Footprint

Will Turning Off My Monitor Save Energy?
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Online Energy Audit

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I will complete an online energy audit of my home or office and identify my next steps for saving energy.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Energy Star: Home Energy Audits

Do-It-Yourself Home Energy Audits

Energy efficiency scavenger hunt - Ameren
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Turn It Off

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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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Switch to Cold Water

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I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 725 kgs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
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Cold Water Saves
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Replace Manual Thermostats

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I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
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PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTATS; DO THEY REALLY SAVE MONEY?

Drawdown Solution: Smart Thermostats
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Install Alternative Energy

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I will install an alternative energy system, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
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Planning for Home Renewable Energy Systems

8 Ways to Power Your Home With Renewable Energy
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Use an Energy Meter

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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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Learn More About Geothermal Energy

I will spend at least (___) minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
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Drawdown Solution: Geothermal Power

Future of Geothermal

Is Geothermal right for you?

SolutionsU Collection: Geothermal
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Advocate for Solar Installation

I will create a plan to and advocate for solar installation at my business, apartment building, or campus.
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Drawdown Solution: Distributed Solar Photovoltaics

Top 10 Economic Benefits of Converting to Solar Energy

SolutionsU Collection: Rooftop Solar
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Learn More about Biomass

I will spend at least (___) minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

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Watch a Video about Methane Digesters

I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
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Drawdown Solution: Methane Digesters

Drawdown Solution: Small Methane Digesters

The Anaerobic Digester at MSU (Video)

SolutionsU Collection: Methane Digesters
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Spread the Word about Energy Alternatives

I will research and tell (___) people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.
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Drawdown Sector: Electricity

Solar and Energy Storage Can Protect Cities from Power Outages, Create Resilient Communities

SolutionsU news on sustainable electricity generation
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Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy

I will spend at least (___) minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
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Drawdown Solution: Ocean Power

Tidal and Wave Technology

SolutionsU Collection: Wave and Tidal
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Support Companies Leading in Green Energy

I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in creating or purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.
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Drawdown Sector: Electricity

RE100: Companies Committed to 100% Renewable Energy

SolutionsU Collection: Solar Farms
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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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