It is the little things that make the big things possible. We are dedicated to making Corvallis one of the most energy efficient communities in the nation, and we need your help with the little things. Pick three energy-saving actions to try for one month then see how your actions impact the Corvallis total. This is going to be huge, and it starts with you.
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Energy-Saving Actions                      

Air dry your hands instead of using hand dryers or paper tow...

2
participants enrolled

0.25
kWh saved

Air-dry clothes on clothes lines or drying racks

15
participants enrolled

420.00
kWh saved

Alter driving by avoiding sudden acceleration and stops

0
participants enrolled

0
gal Gas saved

Bike or walk instead of driving

14
participants enrolled

49.32
gal Gas saved

Borrow something instead of buying it

4
participants enrolled

20
implementations

Bring your own cloth bag instead of using plastic or paper

13
participants enrolled

24.50
lb CO2 saved

Buy a local product (excluding food/produce) instead of an i...

3
participants enrolled

3
implementations

Buy 3 kinds of food in bulk instead of prepackaged alternati...

1
participants enrolled

4
implementations

Buy local produce instead of imported produce

1
participants enrolled

4
implementations

Buy something used instead of new

9
participants enrolled

13
implementations

Carpool instead of commuting alone

5
participants enrolled

12.71
gal Gas saved

Clean or replace furnace filters quarterly

8
participants enrolled

1320.00
lb CO2 saved

Clean the coils behind or under your refrigerator

19
participants enrolled

2632.50
lb CO2 saved

Clean the lint filter in the dryer after every load

5
participants enrolled

986.00
lb CO2 saved

Combine errand trips to one-half current mileage

2
participants enrolled

44.59
gal Gas saved

Cut highway speed from 70 to 60 miles per hour

6
participants enrolled

33.44
gal Gas saved

Defrost your manual-defrost refrigerators and freezers

4
participants enrolled

213.32
lb CO2 saved

Fill unused freezer space with frozen water jugs

9
participants enrolled

1.02
kWh saved

Fill your dishwasher, but don't overload it

4
participants enrolled

9.00
lb CO2 saved

Get a tune-up of your car

6
participants enrolled

1.90
gal Gas saved

Get a tune-up for your furnace

1
participants enrolled

0.00
lb CO2 saved

Have a waste-free lunch

2
participants enrolled

40.00
lb CO2 saved

Plug and seal the chimney flue if you have a fireplace that ...

1
participants enrolled

0.00
lb CO2 saved

Install tempered glass doors if you have a fireplace

0
participants enrolled

0
lb CO2 saved

Inspect your dryer vent to ensure it is not blocked

3
participants enrolled

0.00
kWh saved

Install a programmable thermostat

4
participants enrolled

2064.00
lb CO2 saved

Install aerating, low-flow faucets and showerheads

3
participants enrolled

105.00
gal H2O saved

Install motion sensors and/or photocells on outdoor lights

0
participants enrolled

0
kWh saved

Insulate the first 6 feet of the hot and cold water pipes co...

3
participants enrolled

0.00
lb CO2 saved

Let your dishes air dry instead of using your dishwasher dry...

12
participants enrolled

199.00
kWh saved

Lighten your load by removing unnecessary weight from your c...

3
participants enrolled

0.23
gal Gas saved

Limit showers to 5 minutes

17
participants enrolled

8.33
lb CO2 saved

Look for blue flames in natural gas appliances (yellow flame...

0
participants enrolled

0
lb CO2 saved

Lower the thermostat on your water heater to 120°F

10
participants enrolled

324.50
lb CO2 saved

Maintain correct car tire pressure

17
participants enrolled

5.99
gal Gas saved

Make sure your refrigerator door seals are airtight

1
participants enrolled

0
implementations

Match the size of the pan to the heating element

3
participants enrolled

20.88
lb CO2 saved

Plant a native tree to shade your home

1
participants enrolled

0.00
lb CO2 saved

Put up rain barrels under drains to collect water for your g...

0
participants enrolled

0
kWh saved

Read one new book about energy efficiency or climate change

13
participants enrolled

8
implementations

Reduce the amount of food you throw away this month

8
participants enrolled

63
implementations

Refill ink cartridges instead of buying new ones

2
participants enrolled

0.00
lb CO2 saved

Register for a free Home Energy Review from Energy Trust of ...

8
participants enrolled

3
implementations

Remove your name from junk mail lists

18
participants enrolled

205.40
lb CO2 saved

Repair leaky faucets promptly

1
participants enrolled

450.00
gal H2O saved

Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent la...

4
participants enrolled

16.20
lb CO2 saved

Replace a meat meal with a vegetarian meal

11
participants enrolled

435.80
lb CO2 saved

Replace something disposable with something reusable (e.g., ...

1
participants enrolled

1
implementations

Reuse something instead of recycling it

1
participants enrolled

1
implementations

Scrape, don't rinse, off large food pieces from dishes

11
participants enrolled

350.60
lb CO2 saved

Set your refrigerator temperature to about 38°F and your...

9
participants enrolled

48.51
lb CO2 saved

Speak your mind by telling two policy makers you care about ...

2
participants enrolled

1
implementations

Spread the word by getting two people to register for Commun...

4
participants enrolled

3
implementations

Start a compost pile or bin

6
participants enrolled

4
implementations

Start or expand your vegetable garden

4
participants enrolled

4
implementations

Switch to online bills with three companies this month

7
participants enrolled

10.26
lb CO2 saved

Take the bus instead of driving

1
participants enrolled

0.49
gal Gas saved

Turn off the lights when you leave a room

8
participants enrolled

171.90
kWh saved

Turn off your car instead of letting it idle

3
participants enrolled

63.80
gal Gas saved

Unplug electronics when you aren't using them

17
participants enrolled

221.84
kWh saved

Use a covered kettle or pan to boil water

5
participants enrolled

10.40
kWh saved

Use a reusable mug instead of a disposable cup

5
participants enrolled

23.50
lb CO2 saved

Use a reusable water bottle instead of a disposable bottle

4
participants enrolled

69.70
kWh saved

Use curtains and blinds to keep heat in during the winter an...

4
participants enrolled

37.72
lb CO2 saved

Use small electric pans or toaster ovens for small meals rat...

2
participants enrolled

35.00
kWh saved

Use task lighting instead of brightly lighting an entire roo...

4
participants enrolled

9.45
kWh saved

Use the cool-down cycle to allow the clothes to finish dryin...

0
participants enrolled

0
kWh saved

Volunteer with Energize Corvallis four hours this month

3
participants enrolled

1
implementations

Wash full loads of clothes

3
participants enrolled

50.00
kWh saved

Wash your clothes in cold water

7
participants enrolled

27.00
lb CO2 saved

Work or study from home

0
participants enrolled

0
gal Gas saved

Seal holes or cracks throughout your home

2
participants enrolled

0
implementations

Number of Participants

537
participants enrolled

Energy Savings

8,799
pounds of CO2 saved
1,189
kWh saved
213
gal of Gasoline saved
555
gal of H2O saved
0
therm saved

What Participants Say

This is a great idea. I like having three things I can focus on this month…I plan on choosing three new things every month until I've checked off the entire list!
I think your efforts are wonderful! I am heartened to see my neighbors willing to try.
Thanks for doing this. This is a fun program!
Love this. I insulated my house using the information you gave me. I only paid $250 for my whole house!
The person who came to my home to sign me up was GREAT. She was very low-key, clear, well informed, encouraging, realistic, and nice. That's the kind of person I want to encourage me, and I believe my neighbors will respond to this too.