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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2012 11:01:00 PM Ignore JT Report Abuse How far have you gone toward reducing traditional energy use? Nothing special Conservation through efficiency Significant use of alternatives Major commitment (solar, etc.) As green as possible Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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How far have you gone toward reducing traditional energy use?
Nothing special
Conservation through efficiency
Significant use of alternatives
Major commitment (solar, etc.)
As green as possible

Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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razorwan Rookie Author Atlanta Posts:12 Points:114,540 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Apr 15, 2013 1:03:39 PM Ignore razorwan Report Abuse In the winter time, I don't turn on the heater upstairs and use an infrared heater in the master suite. The first floor, I set at 68 when I'm home and 64 when I'm not.
nopnopnsht Rookie Author London Posts:23 Points:4,160 Joined:Feb 2013	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2013 9:48:26 AM Ignore nopnopnsht Report Abuse haha as far as I need to..not for the environment cause really no matter what we do we r not in control. I do it to save money..im more efficient then anything
Pinetown Rookie Author Philadelphia Posts:27 Points:47,930 Joined:Feb 2013	Message Posted: Mar 23, 2013 10:41:22 AM Ignore Pinetown Report Abuse Nothing.
thorman52 Veteran Author South Bend Posts:388 Points:40,050 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Mar 18, 2013 10:26:30 PM Ignore thorman52 Report Abuse As green as possible.
jimmy123NE Champion Author Omaha Posts:6,861 Points:1,519,885 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2013 4:54:51 AM Ignore jimmy123NE Report Abuse Nothing.
achung53 Veteran Author Orange County Posts:487 Points:85,225 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 10:00:02 AM Ignore achung53 Report Abuse Conservation through efficiency.
achung53 Veteran Author Orange County Posts:487 Points:85,225 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Jan 26, 2013 11:08:30 AM Ignore achung53 Report Abuse Conservation through efficiency
RZF350 Rookie Author Tacoma Posts:27 Points:89,190 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jan 15, 2013 7:31:24 AM Ignore RZF350 Report Abuse Conservation through efficiency
jimmy123NE Champion Author Omaha Posts:6,861 Points:1,519,885 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 3:56:09 AM Ignore jimmy123NE Report Abuse Some.
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,454 Points:1,169,710 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Jan 11, 2013 8:13:43 AM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse green
jimmy123NE Champion Author Omaha Posts:6,861 Points:1,519,885 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2013 4:22:23 AM Ignore jimmy123NE Report Abuse Green
Diana986 Rookie Author Indiana Posts:12 Points:22,210 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Dec 28, 2012 11:40:57 AM Ignore Diana986 Report Abuse I had to find a new job this year and decided that due to gas prices, I would not consider jobs far from home.
sonicmustang All-Star Author Alberta Posts:637 Points:149,375 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Dec 27, 2012 10:21:57 PM Ignore sonicmustang Report Abuse Nothing special
justbill647 All-Star Author Baton Rouge Posts:633 Points:192,380 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 8:33:00 AM Ignore justbill647 Report Abuse A little of many things discussed.
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:12,021 Points:2,707,755 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 9, 2012 4:29:04 AM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse I try to work from home more
CrackedLCD Champion Author Alabama Posts:9,046 Points:1,757,750 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Dec 9, 2012 2:41:05 AM Ignore CrackedLCD Report Abuse Conservation through efficiency, at least in the car.
NakedDriver Champion Author Des Moines Posts:15,871 Points:2,464,125 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Dec 9, 2012 12:33:48 AM Ignore NakedDriver Report Abuse ə reducing car use (walking, running, or biking), and keeping the heat turned down. i checked the “conservation” option. ə
wb6yyz Sophomore Author Scranton Posts:235 Points:136,585 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Dec 7, 2012 3:46:19 PM Ignore wb6yyz Report Abuse When I moved into my house 19 years ago, I changed out all the incandescent bulbs for CFLs. The owner used to use the house for a "weekend" retreat while I live there full time. Just doing that made my electric bill less than that of the three day a week user. I then looked at my petroleum product usage. Believe it or not, heating the house with #2 fuel oil used more fossil fuel than driving the car and truck. So I put in an outdoor wood boiler, which I use during our below freezing weather. That cut the oil usage from 1200 gallons a year to 600. I'm not 100% wood because I'm not always home to feed the boiler and it gets too hot in the mild spring and fall weather to use the wood burner. I telecommute as much as possible, although I still put on 14,000 miles a year for the business. My personal driving is typically 1200 miles a year.
ChickieNB Rookie Author New Brunswick Posts:3 Points:1,200 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 12:25:30 PM Ignore ChickieNB Report Abuse I changed all of my lights bulbs to the more energy saver ones that last approximately 11 years according to my purchase. I stopped using regular bounce sheets and am now using the solid bounce that attaches to my dryer wall, it last for over two months, and the gain ones last 3 months.
Blossomize Sophomore Author Oregon Posts:161 Points:21,660 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 12:21:48 PM Ignore Blossomize Report Abuse I liked what one person said about painting all family members green, etc. The twinkie thing was good...my bf and I like being in the dark. I see good that way anyway. I don't like alot of heat. 55-60 is super in the home. Keeps us moving alot and that keeps weight down. We recycle whatever possible. I take ALOT of very cool showers. I use outside hose more than inside shower. Ever take a shower by hose outside when it is snowing? I do. I don't like to be bored...
gaspumpin Champion Author Indiana Posts:1,677 Points:391,095 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 1:30:00 AM Ignore gaspumpin Report Abuse If I were to buy a NEW high mpg car--it would actually cost me more than it would save!
gaspumpin Champion Author Indiana Posts:1,677 Points:391,095 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Dec 2, 2012 4:04:38 AM Ignore gaspumpin Report Abuse One can only conserve so much.
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,454 Points:1,169,710 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Nov 30, 2012 11:08:50 AM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse bought a new car
coffeebrake1015 Champion Author Florida Posts:1,258 Points:281,860 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 4:55:31 PM Ignore coffeebrake1015 Report Abuse as green as possible now
UDOG01 Rookie Author Hamilton Posts:11 Points:5,495 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 5:35:08 AM Ignore UDOG01 Report Abuse I tend to turn out the lights allot to enjoy the indoor sports.
Luv2ride33 Sophomore Author Tennessee Posts:149 Points:142,885 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 1:22:03 PM Ignore Luv2ride33 Report Abuse conservation through efficiency
Gidzmo Veteran Author Los Angeles Posts:470 Points:45,475 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2012 8:33:52 AM Ignore Gidzmo Report Abuse Pspeed: "I recycled my house. I now live in a cave." ROFLOL! You don't have to worry about air conditioning. We conserve through efficiency here. Solar panels on the house roof (but somehow there is this HUGE electric bill at the end of the year). [Edited by: Gidzmo at 11/19/2012 9:35:11 AM EST]
KCK8 Champion Author Kansas Posts:6,565 Points:219,225 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 10:55:33 PM Ignore KCK8 Report Abuse My house and everything in it, my cars, my wife and kids and myself, my dog, fish and hamsters are all painted green.
SammyAdams Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:3,071 Points:795,710 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 10:21:32 PM Ignore SammyAdams Report Abuse I noticed the polling results of GB are close to 90% who either do nothing special or simply are becoming more efficient and conserve. Then why do we expect the government to go into debt in order to achieve a specific goal of energy independence?
Char4907 Rookie Author Florida Posts:1 Points:570 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 10:05:53 PM Ignore Char4907 Report Abuse I don't use my clothes dryer, I hang my clothes on the clothes line. Unless it is raining then I have to use the dryer.
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,906 Points:2,368,635 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 8:20:27 PM Ignore chui Report Abuse as far as I, can........
RINdriver Rookie Author Indiana Posts:53 Points:28,720 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 7:50:04 PM Ignore RINdriver Report Abuse keep finding new ways to conserve - my latest: stopped buying Twinkies... just sayin'
AlTraveler All-Star Author Alabama Posts:598 Points:1,212,535 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 4:37:50 PM Ignore AlTraveler Report Abuse Conservation through efficiency
GottaHaveMoreCowbell Rookie Author Twin Cities Posts:70 Points:905,500 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 3:51:40 PM Ignore GottaHaveMoreCowbell Report Abuse I feel like I've picked all the low-hanging fruit: - revised the fleet to relatively fuel efficient vehicles - organized work and live locations as much as I reasonably could to minimize annual miles (under 14,000/year between both vehicles) - walk or bike when it's feasible (and with 9 different places to get fed plus my liquor store and bank all within 2 blocks, it very often IS!) - cut my living space in half Now let's get rolling on the ELECTRIC vehicle solutions!
CPGas1815 Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,027 Points:1,099,605 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 2:13:24 PM Ignore CPGas1815 Report Abuse As green as possible.
vandamme Champion Author New York Posts:1,158 Points:132,480 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 2:06:43 PM Ignore vandamme Report Abuse I built my own solar hot water/air heater over 20 years ago. It's low tech, and has been saving me money ever since. I put in fluorescent lights long ago, too. I grow stuff in the back yard instead of driving to the supermarket. The roof is insulated R-40 or so. Unfortunately, I have to drive a automatic-shift gas hog (30 MPG Focus) because my wife can't drive a stick shift, but I still try to "mildly hypermile".
Richteas Rookie Author Georgia Posts:4 Points:180 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 1:48:56 PM Ignore Richteas Report Abuse Conservation through efficiency
SuperMoto Champion Author Connecticut Posts:1,006 Points:1,580,940 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 1:04:01 PM Ignore SuperMoto Report Abuse Conservation through efficiency!
zacksnanny Champion Author New Brunswick Posts:1,639 Points:2,205,345 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 12:38:18 PM Ignore zacksnanny Report Abuse As green as possible
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,099 Points:2,553,705 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 12:18:08 PM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse Nothing special
melekali Sophomore Author New Mexico Posts:128 Points:710,750 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 11:22:58 AM Ignore melekali Report Abuse Saving energy will increase when people need to do so.
Lbro Champion Author Denver Posts:1,039 Points:442,225 Joined:Jan 2004	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 11:11:36 AM Ignore Lbro Report Abuse As much as I can to conserve
AC-302 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:26,597 Points:2,904,045 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 10:16:48 AM Ignore AC-302 Report Abuse I do try to conserve. Heck, since being layed off, I drive my SUV at no more than 55 on the highway to help conserve fuel. I also turn of lights, etc, etc, which we all ought to be doing anyway.
Pizzaslut Champion Author Baltimore Posts:4,354 Points:751,390 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 9:58:04 AM Ignore Pizzaslut Report Abuse I changed my name to Green.
Gas_Eyes Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,692 Points:647,785 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 9:46:44 AM Ignore Gas_Eyes Report Abuse A lot of the new LED lights are very expensive.
keo Champion Author Colorado Posts:10,271 Points:2,037,765 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 9:11:13 AM Ignore keo Report Abuse efficiency
Stevedog Champion Author Michigan Posts:3,868 Points:1,948,820 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 8:40:44 AM Ignore Stevedog Report Abuse conservation and efficiency improvements where practical
rocki00 Rookie Author Michigan Posts:24 Points:73,915 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 7:29:40 AM Ignore rocki00 Report Abuse Trying to change things every month to save a bit more money. I think we're going to need every extra bit of money in the near future with the way things are looking on the market.
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,723 Points:2,473,565 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 7:01:17 AM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse Conservation through efficiency.
Tanks35 Rookie Author Chicago Posts:65 Points:479,750 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 6:50:35 AM Ignore Tanks35 Report Abuse Prices rising.