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Ecochallenge.org and Project Drawdown
Drawdown EcoChallenge
April 4 - April 25, 2018
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Les Blevins

Biomass and Waste-to-Energy

"Our mission is to provide cutting edge solutions for client’s energy, environmental and economic needs. We aim to position ourselves as the most innovative conversion tech firm and set new standards within our industry. Through our adaptable conversion tech experts we are able to offer customized solutions and provide state of the art systems that exceed our client’s unique technological, environmental and energy business objectives. "

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Les's actions

Electricity Generation

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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Electricity Generation

Learn More about Micro Wind

#76 Micro Wind

I will spend at least 2000 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

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Electricity Generation

Explore Other Electricity Generation Solutions

All Electricity Generation Solutions

I will spend at least 10,000 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.

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Electricity Generation

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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Electricity Generation

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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Electricity Generation

Communicate With My Elected Officials

#2 Wind Turbines (Onshore)

I will write or call 20 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.

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Electricity Generation

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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Electricity Generation

Learn More about Biomass

#34 Biomass

I will spend at least 10,000 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

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Electricity Generation

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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DAILY ACTIONS

Electricity Generation

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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