Use this page to find actions that your household has completed or plans to complete. Browse the categories on the left to find actions for the Power Saver, Green Leader, or Renewable Star Challenge.

Once you have signed in, you can click Add to My Challenge to add an action to your To Do List, Already Completed to mark an action as complete, or Not Applicable if the action does not apply to you.

Once signed in, you can rate each of the actions you have completed.
The highest rated action appear under the Most Popular Actions category.

ACTIONS

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    Green leaves denote the number of Green Points earned by completing the action and its relative environmental benefit.
    Hammers denote the relative amount of effort needed to implement the action.
    Dollar signs denote the relative cost of implementing the action.
    Free < $100
    $100-$500 $501-$2000
    > $2000
    A key denotes a renter-friendly action.
    Use low-rolling resistance tires
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    Add to my challenge Already completed Not applicable

    Friction between tires and the road is responsible for 5-15% of a light-duty vehicle’s fuel consumption. Low rolling resistance tires are made of a unique rubber compound that minimizes friction, thereby increasing fuel efficiency. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, switching to low rolling resistance tires often increases fuel efficiency by 1.5-4.5%. While this may not seem like a lot, it can save you a few tanks of gas each year, which adds up to bigger savings over the lifetime of the tires. Next time you need to replace your car’s tires, ask your repair shop for advice and do some of your own research to help you to choose a low rolling resistance tire that is right for your car. Learn more about low rolling resistance tires.

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    Green leaves denote the number of Green Points earned by completing the action and its relative environmental benefit.
    Hammers denote the relative amount of effort needed to implement the action.
    Dollar signs denote the relative cost of implementing the action.
    Free < $100
    $100-$500 $501-$2000
    > $2000
    A key denotes a renter-friendly action.
    Purchase carbon offsets for travel
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    Add to my challenge Already completed Not applicable

    Traveling by air, train, or bus consumes a large amount of petroleum fuel and generates pollutants and greenhouse gases. You can purchase carbon offsets for travel; the funds generated support a variety of environmental initiatives that compensate for the negative environmental impacts of travel. There are many carbon offset providers, and you can often choose which projects you want your purchases to support. Some travel providers even allow you to purchase offsets when you purchase your tickets. Learn more about the carbon footprint of different modes of long-distance travel.

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    Green leaves denote the number of Green Points earned by completing the action and its relative environmental benefit.
    Hammers denote the relative amount of effort needed to implement the action.
    Dollar signs denote the relative cost of implementing the action.
    Free < $100
    $100-$500 $501-$2000
    > $2000
    A key denotes a renter-friendly action.
    Choose a "staycation" instead of flying to a vacation destination
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    Add to my challenge Already completed Not applicable

    The staycation, or vacation at or near your hometown, has become very popular in recent years. The benefits of a staycation include saving fuel and electricity, eating more healthy and local foods, supporting local businesses, and gaining appreciation for attractions near your hometown. Learn about some staycation ideas.

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    Green leaves denote the number of Green Points earned by completing the action and its relative environmental benefit.
    Hammers denote the relative amount of effort needed to implement the action.
    Dollar signs denote the relative cost of implementing the action.
    Free < $100
    $100-$500 $501-$2000
    > $2000
    A key denotes a renter-friendly action.
    Telecommute at least once a week
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    Add to my challenge Already completed Not applicable

    Telecommuting is a term that means simply, “working from home.” The EPA states that telecommuting improves customer service, reduces traffic congestion, and reduces energy consumption. Learn more about the benefits of telecommuting.

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    Green leaves denote the number of Green Points earned by completing the action and its relative environmental benefit.
    Hammers denote the relative amount of effort needed to implement the action. Hammers denote the relative amount of effort needed to implement the action.
    Dollar signs denote the relative cost of implementing the action.
    Free < $100
    $100-$500 $501-$2000
    > $2000
    A key denotes a renter-friendly action.
    Carpool at least once a week
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    Add to my challenge Already completed Not applicable

    If you carpool to work every day with a co-worker, you could cut your gas consumption and vehicle emissions in half! Talk to your neighbors about sharing rides to common or nearby destinations. Ask the parents of your children’s friends and teammates if you can share driving duty for school and extracurricular activities. Click to learn about the Commuter Choice program, which can help you start your own carpool.

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