
Nihit Sethia
"Plant a tree, so that the next generation can get air for free"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 2,606 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO83,759pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO6,515dollarssaved
Nihit's actions
Spread the Word
Introduce friends and family to Generation 180
I will introduce a friend or family member to Generation 180 to add more people to the clean energy transition.
Spread the Word
Participate in our Solar Schools program
I will use Generation 180's tools and support to advocate for solar in my local school community.
Materials
Opt out of paper junk mail lists
I will opt out of junk mail lists to reduce wasted material and energy.
Highest-Impact Solutions
Commit to an electric vehicle (EV)
I will switch to an electric vehicle and save at least $800 in fuel costs alone and prevent about 3 tons of carbon emissions compared to a typical gasoline-powered car every year.
Home
Switch to LEDs
I will switch 5 incandescent lightbulbs in my home to LEDs to save an average of $5 and 60 pounds of carbon emissions per bulb per year.
Spread the Word
Read our blog
I will read Generation 180's blog to remain informed about the transition to clean energy and the role I can play in it.
Highest-Impact Solutions
Participate in a green power program
If clean energy on my home is not an option, I will enroll in a legitimate green power program to encourage sourcing of electricity from renewable energy sources.
Highest-Impact Solutions
Learn about the impact of flying
I will read about the energy impact of flying.
Highest-Impact Solutions
Enroll in community solar
If clean energy on my home is not an option, I will find a community solar project in my area and sign up as a customer/subscriber/owner.
Highest-Impact Solutions
Install rooftop solar
I will install rooftop solar on my home and generate $1100 in energy savings and prevent over 6 tons of carbon emissions per year.
Materials
Use long lasting products, repurpose or donate what you can
I will reuse materials instead of buying new ones and donate materials that I no longer use.
Home
Keep A/C and furnace filters clean
I will use clean A/C and furnace filters in my home to ensure they run as efficiently as possible.
Home
Reduce idle load
I will reduce the idle electricity load used by "vampire devices," especially when I'm not using my devices, saving an average of $70 and nearly a half ton of carbon emissions per year.
Highest-Impact Solutions
Walk or bike instead
I will walk or bike 5 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid up to 120.58 pounds of carbon emissions.
Highest-Impact Solutions
Test drive an electric vehicle (EV)
After conducting online research about available models, I will complete a test drive at a local dealer.
Home
Install a heat pump
After assessing my heating and cooling system with a professional, I will install a heat pump that can be powered with clean energy like solar or geothermal.
Home
Smart thermostats
I will use a smart thermostat to increase my home's energy efficiency, saving an average of $130 and 1.6 tons of carbon emissions per year.
Transportation
Get regular car maintenance checks
I will get regular car maintenance checks to ensure that my vehicle is running as efficiently as possible.
Transportation
Keep tires properly inflated
I will keep my tires properly inflated to maximize my vehicle's fuel efficiency.
Spread the Word
Follow us on social media, share our content
I will follow Generation 180 on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and will share their content that resonates with me.
Materials
Share resources with neighbors
I will set up a sharing initiative in my community to enable effective sharing of stuff, time, skills, and space.
Home
Air seal and insulate your home
I will air seal and insulate my home to make it more comfortable and energy efficient.
Home
Upgrade to energy efficient appliances
I will upgrade to energy efficient appliances (like Energy Star) to increase my home's energy effiiciency.
Home
Complete a home energy audit
I will contact a local contractor or nonprofit provider to complete an energy audit of my home and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Highest-Impact Solutions
Get a rooftop solar quote
I will connect with a local installer/distributor for a solar panel system consultation on my house.
Quick Fixes
Only run a full dishwasher
I will make it a habit to only run a full dishwasher to save water and energy.
Quick Fixes
Eat a plant-rich diet
I will substitute half of my meat consumption with plant-based foods to save an average of $420 on groceries and over 7 tons of carbon emissions per year.
Fuel Free
Use solar water heating
After assessing my water heating system with a professional, I will install an efficient, solar-powered hot water heating system.
Quick Fixes
Reduce food waste
The average American wastes over $400 and tons of energy on uneaten food per year, I will save that money and reduce the amount of food I waste by effectively meal planning, not overordering, and composting or donating leftover food.
Quick Fixes
Turn off the lights
I will make it a habit to always turn off the lights when I leave a room.
Quick Fixes
Drive speed limit
I will drive the speed limit to increase my fuel economy by 7% –14% .
Quick Fixes
Minimize idling in your car
I will minimize the amount of time spent idling in my car to avoid wasting fuel.
Quick Fixes
Keep your RPMs low
I will keep my car engine's RPMs low by avoiding abrupt accelerations and coasting into stops, improving my fuel economy by 15% –30% .
Quick Fixes
Roll windows down instead of A/C
I will use the natural cooling of putting my windows down when in the car instead of the air conditioning.
Quick Fixes
Adjust the thermostat
To avoid excessive heating and cooling, I will turn the thermostat down a few degrees in the winter and up in the summer.
Materials
Recycle
I will avoid using disposable plates, cups, or utensils. Instead, I will use long-lasting and reusable materials.
Participant Feed
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Nihit Sethia 10/22/2020 12:08 PMSomeone's sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago