Larry Burke

participant impact

#33 LED Lighting (Household)

I will replace 18 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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#26 Electric Vehicles

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport

Reducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?
Larry Burke 4/25/2018 10:24 AM
A green vehicle is cheaper to own and operate in the long run. Electric cars are simpler and cheaper to maintain and cost much less per mile to drive, compared to gasoline-powered cars.

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Larry Burke 4/25/2018 10:15 AM
I just started today so I haven't earned many points for my team yet, but I'm working on it.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings and Cities

Changing lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next?
Larry Burke 4/25/2018 8:24 AM
I got a geothermal heating/cooling system for my house over a year ago and saved almost $1000 on energy costs. I got help from a tax credit from the federal government when I bought my system.

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