Christopher Toles

participant impact

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

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DAILY ACTIONS

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

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DAILY ACTIONS

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 per day that I do this.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Christopher Toles 10/25/2017 9:13 AM
This has been a great way to give me focus. I am now more conscious of when I leave a light on in a room none of us are in and I've bought a surge-protector with a switch for my laptop charger so I wouldn't have to remember to unplug it (to avoid "vampire power draw" for the unused charger). I am also in the process of changing over old CFL's for even more energy efficient LED bulbs.

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Christopher Toles 10/23/2017 1:27 PM
When we first moved to Corvallis a year ago we installed a 5.1kW solar photovoltaic system. We have a small electric car (Smart fortwo) and after starting the challenge here I have attempted to charge my car more at home (relying on solar excess kWh than using the charging station at work). This should keep it carbon neutral.

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- Reed Lacy 10/24/2017 11:34 AM
  I'm very impressed, Chris, with what you've set up for your family. Kudos to you!
  
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