The document discusses an energy conservation project highlighting the benefits of walking to work instead of driving, emphasizing both personal health and environmental impact. The author identifies logistical challenges and potential savings in gas and emissions, proposing that influencing others can amplify the benefits of small lifestyle changes. Conclusively, it emphasizes that collective small efforts can lead to significant environmental improvements.

1. Energy Conservation Project: One Step at a Time The Future is Now! ED 630 Sean Campbell

2. A Typical Day… To and from work I go via my Subaru Outback Churning out gallons of gas in order to save minutes Perpetual rush without physical activity

3. What if I walked to work rather than drove? Pros Daily Dose of Exercise Time for Reflection Save Gas Save Money Cons Time Consuming! Nasty Winter Weather Cold Wet Sloppy

4. Assumptions 1) Time Consuming Endeavor 2) Minimal Environmental Impact Methodology Identify Distance 1440 Bartlett St. to 600 E. Fairview = 1mile Identify Time 20 minutes Identify Gas Prices $3.19

5. Driving vs. Walking a Data Comparison 3.19 238 1 Difference 0 280 0 Week 2 (Walking) 3.19 42 1 Week 1 (Driving) Money Spent (in dollars) Time (in minutes) Gas Used (in gallons)

6. Disappointing Results Supports Assumptions: Time Consuming: 238 Extra Minutes! Only One Gallon Saved What If?....

7. Looking to the Future as an Individual Looking towards the future, energy and dollars savings is the theme. Additionally, my physical fitness will improve with 40 minutes of cardiovascular exercise each day.

8. Looking to the Future: Influencing Friends Playing “what if” yet again, I found that by influencing five friends for one year, who live an equal distance from their work, even greater change can take place.

9. Looking to the Future: Influencing the Community Applying the same formula, if I were to convince 100 people to make this small change, over 5000 gallons of gas would be saved in one year. This will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 5000 pounds (terrapass).

10. What’s Next? Conclusions Individuals overwhelmed by global warming can make a difference Lifestyle changes make a difference. Small steps by many people make a difference. Further Steps Public Transport Bicycles Alternative Fuel Vehicles Hybrid Vehicles Flex Fuel Vehicles

11. Further Questions… If I bought a bicycle and only used my car for out of town travel, how much gasoline would I save? 2. What impact on physical health will this lifestyle change create for myself and others? 3. With the technology available what prevents politicians from mandating auto companies produce alternative fuel automobiles? 4. How much of an impact would a tax on auto travel in city centers have on energy conservation?

12. Works Cited Microsoft Office Online. Microsoft Corporation. “Clip Art.” 11/23/07. http//office.microsoft.com/en-us/clipart. TerraPass: Restore the Balance. TerraPass Inc. 11/23/07. www.terrapass.com . United States Department of Energy. Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. 11/21/07. “Alternative Fuels.” 11/24/07. www.fueleconomy.gov .