Energy+Reduction+Law



Energy Reduction Law Information As we deplete our sources of fossil fuels cities have taken drastic measures into their own hands to reduce the use of fossil fuels and carbon dioxide emissions. The city council has created the Energy Reduction Law (ERL), which says as a homeowner you must reduce your carbon footprint by at least 1% annually by agreeing to reduce your consumption of fossil fuels. The city is asking you to prove that you have taken one conservation action and to show how much electricity/fossil fuels you have saved by making this change in your home. You will need to describe in detail the conservation method you have chosen including photographic proof along with calculating the data that proves this will meet their new reduction law. If you fail to meet their reduction criteria your electricity and natural gas will be shut-off. The mayor has added a clause that exempts homeowners from the ERL if they have already made large reductions in their global ecological footprint, such that is everyone had their lifestyle we would need less than 1 earth. Members of the town have started a discussion board to help each other calculate their footprints along with giving each other ideas on ways to conserve energy. You have decided to become a member of the discussion board sharing your information and ideas to help your clueless neighbors keep their electricity and gas service. Post your thoughts about this new law above (click on the bulletin board pushpin above and make a comment that answers the questions given at the top)

Step 1: Calculate your Global Ecological Footprint to see if you can be exempt.