Mark Clayton

"I would like to continue and expand on lifestyle choices I have already made and to explore opportunities to adopt additional responsible choices."

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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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Buildings and Cities

Upgrade My Windows

#31 Insulation

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

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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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Buildings and Cities

Go for a Daily Walk

#54 Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for 10 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

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Buildings and Cities

Express My Support

#54 Walkable Cities

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.

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Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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Mark Clayton 4/24/2019 6:47 AM

According to https://www.solarpowerrocks.com/indiana/, Indiana has no solar power rebates or tax credits. There is a $0.17/kWh performance payment but only if you are a customer of NIPSCO. Indiana does offer property tax exemptions (100% exempt from all property taxes associated with the increase in home value caused by installing a solar power system.) Indiana residents are also exempt from all sales tax (7%) on the purchase of their solar power system. There is a federal solar tax credit of 30% of the total price of installation.

I contacted Thomas Jefferson Roofing for a consultation on roof solar panel installation for my residence. https://www.thomasjeffersonroofing.com/solar-panels-indianapolis/

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings and Cities Upgrade My Windows

How does improving your home's energy efficiency help you better live out your values?

Mark Clayton 4/24/2019 4:38 AM

Over 50% of a home’s annual energy consumption is through space heating and air conditioning. I upgraded my air conditioner to a model with a higher SEER rating and also got all the windows replaced with ultra-energy efficient, triple-pane, Energy-Star Certified windows. Heat gain and heat loss through windows are responsible for 25%–30% of residential heating and cooling energy use.

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