10th Avenue and 11th Avenue Block Club

Top Team Actions

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  Do the Twist

  Difficulty: Expense:

  Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs that use 75% less electricity and last 7-10 times longer.

  8 Members
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  Ditch the Car

  Difficulty: Expense:

  Combine trips, walk or bike for some extra exercise and energy savings.

  6 Members
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  Wash 'em Cold

  Difficulty: Expense:

  Wash clothes in cold water to save money and preserve your clothing.

  6 Members
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  Go with the Flow

  Difficulty: Expense:

  Install a high efficiency showerhead for effortless savings that don’t impact your comfort

  5 Members
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  Flip the Switch

  Difficulty: Expense:

  Turn off lights and unplug electronics when not in use to stop costly electricity leaks.

  2 Members
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  Take a Load Off

  Difficulty: Expense:

  Sign up for your utility’s air conditioning load control program and stop worrying about A/C costs.

  1 Member
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  Two Degrees of Savings: Heat

  Difficulty: Expense:

  Turn your thermostat down just two degrees in the winter to stay comfortable and save money.

  1 Member
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  Five is Just Fine

  Difficulty: Expense:

  Take five minute showers for squeaky-clean energy savings.

  1 Member
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  Out with the Old

  Difficulty: Expense:

  Get rid of the beer fridge for serious savings!

  1 Member
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  Give Recycling a Try

  Difficulty: Expense:

  Recycle the basics – newspapers bottles and cans – to reduce your home’s environmental impact and keep usable materials out of landfills.

  1 Member
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  Upgrade to an Efficient Vehicle

  Difficulty: Expense:

  Replace your older inefficient vehicle with a car that gets at least 30 miles per gallon.

  1 Member