Cheyenne Kaptanoglu

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Transport

Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

#26 Electric Vehicles

I will spend at least 1800 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

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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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Electricity Generation

Learn More about Micro Wind

#76 Micro Wind

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation

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?
Cheyenne Kaptanoglu 3/14/2019 7:34 AM
Steps I can take each day to reduce my energy usage would be shutting off lights and electronics every time I leave my home. Not using as many of these electronics unnecessarily while home. Making sure my home is insulated well and I make a point to use and/or purchase energy efficient appliances and lights.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation

Micro turbines can be placed on large structures to take advantage of stronger, steadier breezes. The Eiffel Tower now sports vertical axis turbines that produce electricity for use on site. Where could micro turbines potentially be installed in your city?
Cheyenne Kaptanoglu 3/14/2019 7:26 AM
Micro turbines could be installed all along our coastal beaches, or on the high-rise beach condos that are currently erected or being built. They could also be installed on the many bridges we have here in Panama City Beach, FL. I think the potential uses for micro turbines in this area is limitless and definitely needed.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport

Reducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?
Cheyenne Kaptanoglu 3/14/2019 7:13 AM
Other motivators that inspire me to switch to EV's are that these vehicles are designed and manufactured with a mindset and purpose of lessening our dependence on fossil fuel burning I.C.E. (Internal Combustion Engine) vehicles. This in turn I believe is the catalyst that will move our planet towards adopting a permanent renewable energy stance. Also, full EV's don't require oils for lubrication, fuel filters, etc., therefore cutting maintenance costs down to a fraction of the cost of an I.C.E. vehicles. The technology is improving more and more everyday, making them safer and more efficient than traditional cars in some respects. And EV's are super cool!

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