I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
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Express My Support
#59 Bike Infrastructure
I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact bike routes and express my support for better biking infrastructure.
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Plan to Insulate
#31 Insulation
I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.
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Research Heat Pumps
#42 Heat Pumps
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.
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Choose LED Bulbs
#33 LED Lighting (Household)
I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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Go for a Daily Walk
#54 Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 20 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
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Replace Manual Thermostats
#57 Smart Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.
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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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Explore Other Buildings and Cities Solutions
All Buildings and Cities Solutions
I will spend at least 60 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.
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Research Retrofitting Incentives
#80 Retrofitting
I will spend at least 60 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.
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Tour a Green Roof
#73 Green Roofs
I will set up a visit to tour a green roof in my city, and ask about the codes and process for installing a green roof.
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Go by Bike
#59 Bike Infrastructure
I will commute by bike 30 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.0 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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I consulted to Gaziantep Greater Metropolitan Municipality to retrofit their building with green principles. We got a BREEAM In Use- Very Good Certification. I am handing the certification to the Mayor of Gaziantep-Fatma Şahin. The first ever government building certifying their exisiting building.
