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Summary of progress

  • Estimated saving last year...

    2011

    • New Kitchen Fridge

    2010, 2009

    • Kept Gas and Electric and Water at 2008 levels or slightly below
    • Only big investment was in flooring (not directly utilities based)

    Money invested $200 in 2008

    2008 vs 2007

    • Electric $724+.
    • Gas Offset all the increases in 2008 - 15% usage reduction
    • Water $90

    Money invested $200 in 2008

    2007 vs 2006

    • Electric $3000+.
    • Telephone $1000+.
    • Gas Offset all the increases in 2007
    • Gasoline $750
    • Water $700

    Money invested $551 (Excluding fridge) in 2007

    • ROI 55% or more per mo in 2007
    • ROI 35% or more per mo in 2008

    Total Progress (since 3/07)

    • 100% reduction in household CO2/reduction for normal outdoor lighting (all solar outdoor lighting).
    • 100% conversion to CFLs or LEDs (except appliance lights).
    • 45% of all lights are attached to an occupancy sensor switches (auto off/manual on).
    • 45% reduction in household CO2/reduction power
    • 45% reduction in auto CO2/reduction in gasoline use (would have been more but my commute has grown)
    • 25% average reduction in water usage

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January 21, 2011

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McCheap

Hi Aaron,
What are the results of your new Frig? I am thinking of replacing mine. I also am thinking of getting rid of my home phone and getting something like Magic jack or Ooma phone service to save some money.

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