From:
Joshua Wiener
Date:
May 13 07:19 UTC
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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.
From:
Ashley Lester
Date:
May 13 19:15 UTC
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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:<email obscured>]
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
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From:
Jim Coe
Date:
May 13 19:39 UTC
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Thank you, Ashley...and let me add a slight digression, but still in line
with all of our values...
This Saturday there is a big MORPC event in Pickerington to promote saving
time, and our gasoline, and shrinking the carbon footprint...
it's RIDESHARE 43147...a commuter's solution!
Jim Coe, "ProPoint" Marketing (www.propoint.org)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ashley Lester" <<email obscured>>
To: "Central Ohio Regional Issues Forum" <<email obscured>>
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:<email obscured>]
> 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:
> http://forums.e-democracy.org/p/7RLT8BjR8IDYMobo479RI
>
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