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Energy Call to Actions

Systemic Action:

Infrastructure: Taking my utility bill and calculating the carbon footprint of my home for the most recent bill statement (usage of 225 kwH), I get: 202.725 lb CO₂e/kWh.

According to PSE, this is less than what other similar homes in my neighborhood use. We live in a LEED-certified apartment complex.

Sharing Ideas for Energy Efficiency

I shared the PSE Green Power and Flex programs with family and friends. We talked about how taking steps towards sustainability can benefit our community's health and preserve resources for the future.They were interested in both programs, but were mostly curious about Flex because they saw it as a feasible and budget-friendly way to save energy. Some shared their concerns about scheduling their work day around managing appliances, but were reassured that they were notified of peak energy times and could choose when they wanted to participate. They figured in the long-term the rewards and a cleaner environment would outweigh…

Class 2 Homework

Individual Action:Walked when I had time; used Lime scooters instead of the Bellhop Circuit. It was hard to use the Lime scooters because construction is happening by my apartment, and sometimes they close the sidewalks.I plan to walk to City Hall for tonight's class!Systemic action:My mom shared their most recent utility bill, their household used 972 kWh of electricity. Using PSE's emissions factor of 0.901 pounds of CO₂e per kWh, their household produced approximately 875.8 pounds of CO₂e from electricity use during the billing period Carbon footprint: ≈ 876 lbs CO₂eMy family can make small changes that can contribute to…