Environmental Defense Fund: 20 Energy Solutions - From You
This post is by Sheryl Canter, an online writer and editorial manager at Environmental Defense Fund.
Last week we sent an email to our action network asking how people were coping with high oil prices. The response on our sister blog, the Green Room, was enthusiastic — over 600 comments! Here are some of our favorites, organized by topic:
Strategies to Increase Gas Mileage
From Ann:
I’ve been driving 60 mph on the highway and have seen a dramatic improvement in my gas mileage. I’m getting 38-40 mpg in my Toyota Camry on the highway! Drive 60 when you go.
From Mike Frisch:
I have dropped my fuel use by 70-80%
1) I bicycle two days per week (25 mile round trip) - great exercise & fun.
2) I purchased an electric bike/scooter (Ego cycle 2 LX, cost $1700) and I use it two days per week - costs 10 cents to charge it - great fun.
3) On the days I have to use my car, I carpool, and I drive 60 mph or less to save fuel.
Editor’s Note: For others thinking of trying scooters, be sure to do it safely. Motorcycle and scooter accidents are on the rise due to inexperienced converts.
