1 Million Energy Actions

A leaky faucet that drips at a rate of one drop per second can waste up to 3,000 gallons of water per year! You can help by checking the faucets in your home! . . . #theenergycoalition #1millionenergyactions #energyiseverything #plumbing #faucet #leak #waterconservation #water #waste #savemoney

If you live in a drought-prone area, consider landscaping with native plants! Native species are adapted to their environment, and will require little to no extra water. . . .... #theenergycoalition #1millionenergyactions #energyiseverything #waterconservation #water #gardening #biodiversity #zeroscaping #drought #nativespecies #plants See more

The EPA estimates that the standard showerheads use 2.5 gallons of water per minute. Energy is required to treat, transport, and heat water. Transporting water accounts for 12% of California’s energy use. Keep your showers short to save #energy and #resources. Save more water by turning off the water while you soap up! . .... . #theenergycoalition #1millionenergyactions #energyiseverything #water #showertime #lifehack #savemoney See more

When washing your clothes, avoid the delicate cycle! The delicate setting uses more water and less agitation to clean your clothes than other cycles. This consumes more water and interestingly, releases more microplastics. . .... . #theenergycoalition #1millionenergyactions #energyiseverything #laundry #water #conservation #microplastics #youcanhelp See more

Today's mini-experiment Check your toilet for leaks! Put 12 drops of food coloring into your toilet tank. If the color begins to appear in the bowl (without flushing), it means you have a leak that could be wasting up to 100 gallons of water each day! What did you find in today's experiment? Comment below! .... . . #1millionenergyactions #energyiseverything #waterconservation #water #energyconservation #energy #energyefficiency #miniexperiment #experiment See more

Did you know that water and energy are intricately related? Energy is required to pump, transport, and treat water to be available in our homes. In return, water produces a lot of the things around us. Therefore, saving water = saving energy! It is essential to be mindful of our water consumption if we want to be energy efficient. One simple trick is to time your showers. 5-7 minute showers are the perfect amount of time to get ready and save water and energy in the process! ... What can you do this month to save more water? Comment below! . . . #1millionenergyactions #energyiseverything #waterconservation #water #energyconservation #energy #energyefficiency #fastshowers

How much energy does your TV use? A 40-inch screen can use over 120 kilowatt-hours a year (or more)! Just one kilowatt-hour is enough energy to heat your tea kettle 10 times! Turn it off when no one is watching. Even better, enjoy the winter weather and curl up with a book and some tasty cocoa! Drop your favorite books in the comments! . .... . #1millionenergyactions #energyiseverything #TheEnergyCoalition #saveenergy #savemoney #bingewatching #bookworm #television #screentime See more

Did you know a microwave uses 50% less energy than an oven? It’s totally cool to have leftovers for dinner again this week. Reheat that takeout and catch up on your favorite show. (You’re an energy superhero!) . . . #1millionenergyactions #energyiseverything #TheEnergyCoalition #saveenergy #savemoney #foodwaste #carbonemissions

Natural light is great for your health. It boosts your mood, reduces depression and anxiety, and exposure to it during the day improves the quality of your sleep! Before you reach for that light switch, open the curtains! You’ll save energy too! . . . #1millionenergyactions #energyiseverything #TheEnergyCoalition #saveenergy #savemoney #light #health