Energy Avengers

Some of you are starting to fall behind. Let's go, TEAM!

Hydro power. SInce the dams are in place already, there is limited additional impact

I programmed Alexa with a new thingy called "work mode." So when I'm not in the living room, work mode has only a few living room lights associated with it - rather than the entire living room. I've even been backtracking and turning off lights as I leave the room.

I gotta say this remains the hardest thing for me to do! I like HEAT. But I am keeping my mini-split at 68 for most of the day. It is a true challenge.

We've replaced our old dishwasher with a new energy-star efficient dishwasher :)

C'mon Energy Avengers!!! Your energy management is like a flickering light bulb - unreliable and dim. Step up your game or get left in the dark!

You know what...? I'm saving some energy...

Participating in the energy challenge has been enlightening, as every action contributed to our sustainability goal, from turning off lights to exploring new energy sources. Collaborating with others sparked innovative ways to save energy, reinforcing our individual role in fighting climate change. This challenge reshaped habits and instilled a...

I gotta say that changing the thermostat to cooler is really hard for me. I have an elderly cat, Ripley, who is often cold. If I'm not at home working in my little office, I want her to have some kind of heat. So I leave the kitchen to an "occupied" temperature.