Michael DeCola

EcoChallenge Rhinebeck

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participant impact

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spent learning
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Michael's actions

Electricity Generation

Spread the Word about Energy Alternatives

All Electricity Generation Solutions

I will research and tell 5 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Electricity Generation

Advocate for Solar Installation

#10 Rooftop Solar

I will create a plan to and advocate for solar installation at my business, apartment building, or campus.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity Generation

Learn More About Geothermal Energy

#18 Geothermal

I will spend at least 90 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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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ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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Michael DeCola 4/22/2019 2:37 AM
People get bored of me talking about this

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- Chantal Collins 4/22/2019 9:29 AM
  I hear you! they are sick of hearing ti but won't change behaviors. it is mind numbing sometimes!!
  
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Michael DeCola 4/22/2019 2:35 AM
I talk about this almost every day

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation

Geothermal energy is reliable, abundant, and efficient. Project Drawdown states that public investment will play a crucial role in its expansion. In what ways (i.e. with money, time, advocacy) can you invest in geothermal energy?
Michael DeCola 4/22/2019 2:34 AM
We have will get a proposal for our new construction

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation

Every dollar you put into solar or wind is a dollar not put into traditional financial institutions. You'll also be bolstering the fossil fuel divestment movement, too. Name some companies you know that invest in green energy. How can you support them?
Michael DeCola 4/06/2019 9:22 AM
Keep it up! We will be purchasing a system from a local @suncommon provider

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation

Identify some ways in which modern human societies have become unsustainable. What kind of roles do individuals have in creating and changing practices in society?
Michael DeCola 4/06/2019 9:21 AM
Done, now figuring the local law issues.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation

How does advocating for rooftop solar connect to your values? How might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to clean energy?
Michael DeCola 4/06/2019 9:20 AM
This tends to be more of a local zoning issue. We are plugging away!

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