EarthAid.net Groups’ Next Steps?

Now that other neighborhoods are getting their own EarthAid.net groups, what else can we look for? The obvious aspect is some friendly competition. Do Oregon Hill households on average use more energy than say, Church Hill households? (My prediction is that OH ones do simply because of the number of VCU students and their computers, […]

October 10, 2010; 11:00 PM • by Oregon Hill

Now that other neighborhoods are getting their own EarthAid.net groups, what else can we look for?

The obvious aspect is some friendly competition. Do Oregon Hill households on average use more energy than say, Church Hill households? (My prediction is that OH ones do simply because of the number of VCU students and their computers, hotplates, miniature fridges, etc., but that may be based on a faulty generalization on my part).

Of course to get a good competition, we need more people to join EarthAid.net and share their utility information. Don’t forget, EarthAid.net users can also win rewards from local merchants. Maybe in the future, groups could collectively win rewards.

Regardless, more Richmond neighbors are looking to reduce their energy use (and save money!). On that note, the Sierra Club is a hosting a free, public meeting this Wednesday that will feature local experts on home energy audits as well as solar power.