Personal / Community: Personal action
Energy sub-category: Power generation
Description: I don't use air-conditioning or dishwasher. I Wash clothes in cool water - hang-dry more than half of laundry, wear most shirts and pants several times before washing. We decrease electricity use by spending time in rooms where light comes in naturally.
Why I love this solution: I like connecting with the natural rhythms of sunlight, fresh air, and taking care not to waste water in this part of the country with annual rainfall of around 7-12 inches