Brian Shaylor

Lam Research

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lightbulbs

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93

pounds of CO2

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Brian's actions

Energy

Power Down the Computer

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 each day that I do this.

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Turn it off

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

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Replace Manual Thermostats

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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Switch to Cold Water

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

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Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

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Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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Heat and Cool Naturally

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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Adjust the Thermostat

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

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Upgrade My Windows

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

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Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy

How do you anticipate replacing your thermostats for programmable ones will positively impact your life?
Brian Shaylor 10/02/2019 5:25 AM
Being able to remotely monitor or control the thermostat setting in my home is not only convenient, but gives me the peace of mind that comes with knowing that your home's environment is relatively homeostatic.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy

What are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
Brian Shaylor 10/02/2019 5:23 AM
Commuting by bike more regularly, keeping devices powered down when not in use, going camping.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy

What do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
Brian Shaylor 10/02/2019 5:20 AM
I've washed my laundry with cold water my entire adult life. Not only does it save on energy consumption, but it also seems to reduce the wear and tear of washing clothes making them last longer as well.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy

What are other ways you could use the power of the sun to reduce your own environmental footprint?
Brian Shaylor 10/02/2019 5:18 AM
All my life I've been in the habit of opening the windows and night, and bundling up when it's cold rather than consuming resources and changing climate control settings. Not only does it feel more direct and authentic, but being economical enables me to use those resources elsewhere.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy

How does improving your home's energy efficiency help you better live out your values?
Brian Shaylor 10/02/2019 5:16 AM
Installing modern windows in my home represents my desire to live sustainably, not only in my energy consumption, but in the manner in which I approach every action: Mindfully and conscious of the cost, be it time, money, or impact.

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