Alexander Lykins

SCEAC

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lightbulbs

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Alexander's actions

Climate

Local Climate Issues

I will spend at least 10 minute(s) a day researching climate issues or climate solutions in my local area and share with others through my team feed, social media, or conversations with my peers.

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Climate

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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Fresh Water

Reduce water from showering

I will limit my shower time to under 4 minutes to reduce water consumption by ~10 gallons a day

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Fresh Water

Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement

I will spend at least 15 minutes a day using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

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Alexander Lykins 4/04/2020 9:28 AM

Going well! I identified 9 more lights to change out to LED. 2 incandescent 50w bulbs, 4 incandescent 75w bulbs and 3 40w CFLs. I also read some guidence from NYSERDA on energy storage, this article from the guardian on potential drought in England in 20 years https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/environment/2020/mar/25/parts-of-england-could-run-out-of-water-unless-urgent-action-taken-report, and this article that highlights poor water infrastructure as a risk in the COVID-19 pandemic https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/mar/22/water-saving-an-important-but-ignored-weapon-in-solving-climate-crisis-says-un

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Alexander Lykins 4/03/2020 5:42 PM

Good! I have caught up on information regarding the local push for a CCA in my area, read through some documents regarding NY's Clean Energy Standard and read an article on the new environmental regulations included in the NYS budget. I changed out 3 40w CFL lights in my new apartment for 5w LED's which will save ~230kwh over the next year.

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