James Rosenberger

Lehigh Valley EcoChallenge

"Accelerate the world's transition to electric vehicles."

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James's actions

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

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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Land Use

Plant Trees

#15 Afforestation

I will plant 3 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

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Materials

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

#46 Water Saving - Home

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.

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Food

Smaller Portions

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

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Transport

Test Drive an Electric Bike

#69 Electric Bikes

I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.

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Transport

Advocate For Greener Vehicles

#26 Electric Vehicles

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles

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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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Action Track: Social Justice

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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Transport

Purchase a Carbon Offset

#43 Airplanes

If I buy a plane ticket, I will purchase a carbon offset.

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Participant Feed

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James Rosenberger 4/08/2019 5:46 PM

I want to buy REC's as my current electric generation is not 100% renewable. I just can't figure out where to buy them. I have PPL and I don't see any way to purchase through them. I see things pointing back to https://www.green-e.org/ but they seem to just certify not actually sell the REC's. Any ideas where I can get started? Thanks!

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- Martha Christine 4/12/2019 8:27 AM
  
  I bought carbon credits from this oganization to offset my flight this spring, but you can also buy them to offset other sectors --try going to "purchase" and clicking on "home use". https://www.terrapass.com/carbon-footprint-calculator
  Or you can buy renewable electricity from clean choice: https://cleanchoiceenergy.com/how-it-works/pricing-plans/
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation Choose Renewable Energy or Purchase Renewable Energy Credits

Your utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your zipcode, and in your state. What steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?

James Rosenberger 4/06/2019 7:52 AM

Install a monitoring device such as Sense.com which will show you individual loads in your household, and one interesting piece of data Sense will show you is the "Always-On" wattage. You can challenge yourself and family on finding lights, power supplies, electronic devices etc which are consuming power 24/7 and turn them off or put them on a timer to reduce the always-on consumption in your home.

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