April 4 - April 25, 2018

Electricity Generation

Renewable energy helps both the planet and your health.

The power sector currently accounts for around 40 percent of annual greenhouse gas emissions to the atmosphere, making it the highest-emitting sector, followed by industry and transportation. The solutions included in this sector have significant positive climate and financial impacts in the short, medium, and long term, since they can replace conventional electricity generation technologies such as coal, natural gas, and oil power plants.

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Choose Renewable Energy or Purchase Renewable Energy Credits

#2 Wind Turbines (Onshore), #8 Solar Farms

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.
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Drawdown Solution: #2 Wind Turbines (Onshore)

Drawdown Solution: #8 Solar Farms

Green-e: North American standard in clean energy certification (third-party verification)
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Communicate With My Elected Officials

#2 Wind Turbines (Onshore)

I will write or call (___) elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.
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Drawdown Solution: #2 Wind Turbines (Onshore)
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Support Microgeneration in Low Income Countries

#48 In-Stream Hydro, #76 Micro Wind, #78 Microgrids

I will make a donation to a nonprofit that installs microgeneration in low income countries.
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Drawdown Solution: #48 In-Stream Hydro

Drawdown Solution: #76 Micro Wind

Drawdown Solution: #78 Microgrids

Green Empowerment's Microgeneration Solutions
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Learn More About Geothermal Energy

#18 Geothermal

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: #18 Geothermal
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Support Companies Leading in Green Energy

#8 Solar Farms

I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.
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Drawdown Solution: #8 Solar Farms

America’s Top 5 Renewable Energy Companies

Green Power Partnership National Top 100
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Rooftop Solar Consultation

#10 Rooftop Solar

After researching the incentives at the federal, state, utility, and local levels, I will contact a local installer/distributor for a solar panel installation consultation on my house.
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Drawdown Solution: #10 Rooftop Solar
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Advocate for Solar Installation

#10 Rooftop Solar

I will create a plan to and advocate for solar installation at my business, apartment building, or campus.
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Drawdown Solution: #10 Rooftop Solar
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Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy

#29 Wave and Tidal

I will spend at least (___) minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
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Drawdown Solution: #29 Wave and Tidal

Tidal and Wave Technology
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Learn More about Biomass

#34 Biomass

I will spend at least (___) minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
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Drawdown Solution: #34 Biomass

Wisewood: Harney Community Energy video

Wisewood: Examples of biomass done right
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Learn More about Micro Wind

#76 Micro Wind

I will spend at least (___) minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.
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Drawdown Solution: #76 Micro Wind
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Watch a Video about Methane Digesters

#30 Methane Digesters (large), #64 Methane Digesters (small)

I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
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Drawdown Solution: #30 Large Methane Digesters

Drawdown Solution: #64 Small Methane Digesters

Video: The Anaerobic Digester at MSU
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Solar Water Consultation

#41 Solar Water

I will contact a local installer/distributor to see if a solar water heater makes sense for my house.
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Drawdown Solution: #41 Solar Water
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Explore Other Electricity Generation Solutions

All Electricity Generation Solutions

I will spend at least (___) minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.
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Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions
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