Post in Reducing Personal Energy Consumption

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From: "Ashley Lester" <>
To: "Central Ohio Regional Issues Forum" <>
Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 3:06 PM
Subject: Re: [CORIF] Reducing Personal Energy Consumption


> In response to Joshua's last post I wanted to throw in my two cents.  My
> name is Ashley Lester and I work at the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning
> Commission's (MORPC) Center for Energy and Environment, and we, at MORPC,
> completely agree that people need to feel that they can take action in
> their own lives to improve our environment.  As a result, we are raising
> awareness with "simple solutions"- Check out our website at these links
> for tips (we would love your feedback):
> http://www.morpc.org/energy/individuals/page_1.asp;
> http://www.morpc.org/energy/individuals/page_3.asp;
> http://www.morpc.org/energy/individuals/page_2.asp.
>
> As far as changes that can be made as a renter, I definitely struggle with
> that as well. I still haven't figured out how to convince the management
> of my apartment complex to make changes on their property.  Something you
> may not know is that MORPC offers free residential energy conservation
> assistance to renters and homeowners that qualify based on income. This
> link http://www.morpc.org/energy/center/page_4.asp has more information.
>
> Additionally, the Center for Energy and Environment works with communities
> that have signed onto the Central Ohio Green Pact on implementing the ten
> goals of the pact, which in-turn will directly affect the quality of life
> within each community and the region as a whole.  We host bi-monthly
> Education Forums that foster a valuable discussion among participants,
> providing first-hand examples of best sustainable practices--from reducing
> waste to purchasing green products.  Mark your calendars for the next
> forum, which will be held on July 11 at 10 a.m.
>
> Other great events are coming your way, including Riverfest on May
> 31--visit www.riverfestcolumbus.org  (volunteers needed) for more
> information--and the Summit on Sustainability and the Environment
> September 11-13.  Visit www.greenregion.org  (scholarships available) for
> more information.
>
> Thanks for your time,
> Ashley Lester
> Columbus
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joshua Wiener [mailto:]
> Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 3:21 AM
> To: Central Ohio Regional Issues Forum
> Subject: [CORIF] Reducing Personal Energy Consumption
>
> In general, most of the discussion about global warming seems to focus on
> policy initiatives and other actions occurring at the governmental level.
> While these discussions are critically important, I'm often left wondering
> what steps I can take in my personal life to reduce energy consumption and
> limit my carbon footprint.  I've switched to compact fluorescent light
> bulbs and try to walk places as much as possible, but I know that there
> are probably many other things I can do to reduce my impact on climate
> change.
>
> Undoubtedly this is a question that is relevant to us all, and I am hoping
> that the rest of you may have some good ideas about steps that Central
> Ohio residents such as myself can take to conserve energy and combat
> global warming on a personal level.
>
> What do you do to reduce your personal energy consumption?  Also, as
> someone who resides in an apartment building I recognize that there are
> differences in people's ability to alter their living environment.  Does
> anyone have ideas about steps renters can take since we generally are not
> able to make physical changes to the property on which we live?
> Conversely, what additional options are available to homeowners?
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
>
> Joshua Wiener
> Columbus
> Info about Joshua Wiener:
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> Ashley Lester
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