How can you take part in the Clean Energy Revolution?
Take the clean energy revolution to your governments and industry.
Don't waste energy and reduce your impact on the planet.
Polluting coal is our main power source so it's important not to waste energy. Your daily energy use helps cause climate change. Don't waste energy, save money and reduce your impact.
Everyone can take part in the clean energy revolution.
- Pressure your governments to stop all coal-related developments and oppose existing coal-fired power projects.
- Demand that your utility or local electric coops look into sourcing supply from small scale or renewable IPPS (green power).
- Support and or rally support for draft Renewable Energy legislation such as the Renewable Energy bill, Ethanol bill, etc.
- Ask financial institutions to shift funding from coal to renewable energy projects.
Don't waste energy and reduce your impact on the planet.
Polluting coal is our main power source so it's important not to waste energy. Your daily energy use helps cause climate change. Don't waste energy, save money and reduce your impact.
- Always switch off the TV, VCR, microwave and stereo at the power point instead of leaving them in stand-by power mode.
- If you have to buy more appliances, purchase appliances with the highest Energy Star rating.
- Set your fridge temperature to 5°C. Leave sufficient room around the top and back of the fridge (around the coils) to allow hot air to escape
- Defrost the freezer regularly and set the temperature to -18°C
- If you own a dishwasher, run it only when it is full.
- Consider solar lighting for your porch and garden. Decorative solar garden lights are now available in inexpensive kits.
- Dry washing on a clothesline. Your clothes will smell fresh, look better and wear longer.
- Replace incandescent light globes with compact fluorescents. They provide just as much light and use 75 per cent (%) less power.
- Install time switches on your lights or movement and light sensors that provide security while saving money and energy.
- Turn off your hot water system when you go on holidays. Or better yet, get solar water heater collectors!
- Switch off the light when you leave the room.
- Walk, don't drive whenever possible. Or organize a car pool.
- Join the Solar Generation or other organizations campaigning to stop climate change and forcing cleaner energy solutions
- Share information about climate change and why we need clean energy options to your friends, family, colleagues and members of your community.
Star Power for Clean Power
JayR
Despite his insane schedule, JayR still found time to support the Greenpeace campaign for clean energy. In a 15-second video he recorded for the international environmental group, JayR called on his fans to support Greenpeace and clean energy.
