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Energy Hog campaign

103 Pledges
  • Start Date:
    12-1-2006
  • Last Pledge:
    9-5-2008

Issue:

Americans account for just 5% of the world population, but use 25% of the world’s resources. With each passing year, Americans use more energy than the previous year. As we consume more energy, our household energy bills go up, and we produce more pollution as a result of our demand for energy. Collectively, when we as a nation use more energy than we produce here in America, we find ourselves reliant on risky foreign sources of energy. By saving energy, we save money, reduce the harmful air pollution caused by our demand, and reduce our dependence on foreign energy sources. There are many simple ways to save energy at home. If we all do our part, we can improve the world we live in.

Belief:

The Alliance to Save Energy promotes energy efficiency worldwide to achieve a healthier economy, a cleaner environment, and greater energy security. Energy efficiency is the quickest, cheapest, cleanest way to extend our world's energy supplies. We believe that our nation's youth represent an effective force for social change. When students understand why a compact flourescent light bulb is a wiser investment than an incandescent bulb, they can expalin it to their parents and take the lead in saving energy at home. The Energy Hog is a dastardly guy who makes learning about energy fun. Children love the challenge of "busting Energy Hogs" and are empowered to take the lead at home.

I pledge to...

38 Pledges
Change one light bulb to compact flourescent
40 Pledges
Turn off my TV when I'm done watching it
25 Pledges
Set my thermostat back by 1 degree in the winter and up 1 degree in the summer
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Forum Discussion for Energy Hog campaign

I can't believe that people still are trying to tell me that changing over to flourescent bulbs won't do anything! I wonder what they are thinking. It can only be a good thing.

OK. Great. So I can reduce my contribution to greenhouse gasses. But to make a bigger dent, we need to appeal to people who care about the immediate direct benefit to them, not just the benefit to the environment. Tell them how much they will save in dollars.

I agree. Unless people get a positive result, like saving money or time, they won't try to reduce energy consumption. Like when gas prices go up, consumption goes down. Recycling used to be a big deal, but not now. Teaching kids to be conscious of energy, the environment, etc. in schools was a great idea, but seems to have fallen out of favor.

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