Energy Efficiency 3-2-1
AYEA teens created and launched the “3-2-1 Efficiency” campaign in the fall of 2006, motivating over 3,500 Alaskan youth and their families to sign a pledge reducing household emissions contributing to global warming. The pledge asks an individual to: replace 3 incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs, turn their thermostat down 2 degrees in the winter, and unplug 1 household appliance when not in use. They calculated the pounds of carbon offset by households implementing the pledge. In the spring of 2007, Senator Lisa Murkowski hosted AYEA member Megan Waggoner on the Alaska Report (TV show), commending the youth for the campaign and taking the pledge herself. She has been joined by Senator Ted Stevens and Governor Sarah Palin in signing the pledge.
The 3-2-1 Pledge:
3- Unplug 3 electronic appliances (e.g, stereo, T.V,) when not in use (Saves 3,000 lbs. CO2 / year)
2- Bring 2 reusable plastic or canvas bags when you go shopping (Saves 50 lbs. CO2 / year)
1- Replace 1 regular use incandescent light bulb with a Compact Fluorescent Light bulb (Saves 100 lbs. CO2 / year)
