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Take the $800 Savings Challenge!

Each of us can make a difference. Take the first step and commit to some --or all--of the actions on the list below.  Watch your savings in both money and greenhouse gas emissions add up. Your total will be calculated and appear at the bottom of the page. Send us your list to add your savings to our counter. Sign up to receive our monthly list of environmental events and news. 

Measure		Co2e Impact Co2e Impact / Participant (metric tons) What is a Metric Ton? It is equal to 2205 pounds.	Annual Savings Annual Savings / Participant or Household
	Reducing heating temperature by 3 4 5 6 degrees *	0.522	$129
	Increasing cooling temperature by 3 4 5 6 degrees *	0.075	$13
	Save 4 gallons of water a day, by turning off the water while brushing teeth or reducing shower time by one minute.	0.003	$5
	Replace 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 incandescent bulbs with CFLs	0.602	$108
	Replace home air conditioner filter *	0.083	$15
	Plug all appliances that use standby settings (like your TV and stereo) into a power strip and turn off the power strip when not in use.	0.128	$23
	Replace outdoor lighting with solar lights ***	0.268
	Eliminate 10 20 30 miles of driving per week. ****	0.220	$15
	Keep car tuned up and tires properly inflated **	0.799	$185
	Disconnect Downspouts and add a rain barrel	0.018	$8
	Recycle every Sunday newspaper instead of throwing it in the trash	0.012
	Install a low flow shower head (assume metered water)	0.054	$89
	Reduce shower time by 2 minutes, assuming a pre-1994 showerhead	0.008	$126
	Install a motion detector for an outdoor light	0.127	$23
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* Based on overall area average heating and air conditioning use. Individual results will vary.
** Assumes vehicle drive 12,500 miles annually.
*** Assumes replacing a 150 W bulb for 8 hours every night for 365 days with a solar powered light.
**** Assumes baseline of average Chicago vehicle travel of 9,138.07 miles.