Maninder Singh

I will minimize the amount of time spent idling in my car to avoid wasting fuel.

I will keep my car engine's RPMs low by avoiding abrupt accelerations and coasting into stops, improving my fuel economy by 15% –30% .

To avoid excessive heating and cooling, I will turn the thermostat down a few degrees in the winter and up in the summer.

I will make it a habit to always turn off the lights when I leave a room.

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.

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.

I will make it a habit to only run a full dishwasher to save water and energy.

I will drive the speed limit to increase my fuel economy by 7% –14% .

I will connect with a local installer/distributor for a solar panel system consultation on my house.

I will install rooftop solar on my home and generate $1100 in energy savings and prevent over 6 tons of carbon emissions per year.

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.

After conducting online research about available models, I will complete a test drive at a local dealer.

If I have to fly, I will choose to offset the CO2 emissions of my flight by purchasing a carbon offset.

Instead of flying, I will compare alternative travel methods for my next long-distance trip.

I will read about the energy impact of flying.

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.

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.

I will telecommute to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will walk or bike 30 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid up to 31.46 pounds of carbon emissions.