Take a Walk!

 

Inspired by the national day of service proposed by the President-Elect ...

 

Materials

• pamphlets from PG&E (talk to Anna)
• recycle magnets from PG&E (talk to Anna)
• some example electric bills, usage graphs
• conversion sheet
  • $XX electric bill -> $Y/year in savings per watt
• contact tear-offs: soren@energyconsumption.org, http://energystar.gov
• Energy Star logo merchandise
• http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=cfls.pr_cfls
• http://www.pge.com/myhome/saveenergymoney/savingstips/index.shtml
• http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=home.resources_espanol

 

Tools / Equipment

• watt meters
• (Energy Star branded, of course) timer(s)?
• extension cord
• small lamp

 

Supplies

• 60, 75x2, 100W CFL 12-packs
• a couple of aerators?

 

Example stuff

• an EnergyStar timer
• LED xmas lights

 

References

• Home Energy Diet (appendix!), Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings
• neighbors green with envy - do not take a "holier than thou" attitude! Remember, this is about empowerment not blame or guilt.