Take the $800 Savings Challenge!

Each of us can make a difference. Take the first step and commit to some --or all--of the actions on the list below. Watch your savings in both money and greenhouse gas emissions add up. Your total will be calculated and appear at the bottom of the page. Send us your list to add your savings to our counter. Sign up to receive our monthly list of environmental events and news.

*based on overall area average heating and air conditioning use. Individual results will vary.
** assumes vehicle drive 12,500 miles annually
***assumes replacing a 150-watt bulb for eight hours every night for 365 days with a solar powered light.

Measure		Cost	Co2e Impact/ Participant (metric tons)	Annual Savings/ Participant or Household
BUILDINGS
	Reducing heating temperature by three degrees*	None	0.522	$129
	Increasing cooling temperature by three degrees*	None	0.075	$13
	Save four gallons of water a day, by turning off the water while brushing teeth or reducing shower time by one minute.	None	0.003	$5
	Replace nine incandescent bulbs with CFLs	Low	0.602	$108
	Replace home air conditioner filter	Low	0.083	$15
	Plug all appliances that use standby settings (like your TV and stereo) into a power strip and turn off the power strip when not in use.	None	0.128	$23
	Plant one tree	Low	0.021
	Turn off three 60-watt bulbs for two hours per day.	None	0.080	$14
TRANSPORTATION
	Eliminate one 10-mile car trip per week	None	0.223	$99
	Keep car tuned up and tires properly inflated**	Low	0.799	$360
RENEWABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
	Replace outdoor lighting with solar lights***	Low	0.268	$48
WASTE & POLLUTION
	Disconnect downspouts and add a rain barrel	Low	0.018	$8
	Recycle every Sunday newspaper instead of throwing it in the trash.	Low or None	0.012

			Co2e Impact/ Participant (metric tons)	Annual Savings/ Participant or Household
TOTAL			0	$0

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