The first step we can take it is to conduct a self-audit of our own personal energy use. For example, in my most recent book, America Needs America’s Energy, I provide a sample copy of a standard report that homeowners in metro Nashville receive following a voluntary in-home energy evaluation (audit). This Energy Action Plan shows participants the projected energy savings associated with each recommended measure.
Following that, I have provided Personal Energy Evaluation Journal forms for the years 2012 through 2016. The idea is to create your own personal energy plan for 2012 or 2013 based on the evaluation and then develop it for the next five years. For instance, your goal for 2013 may be to convert your car to CNG. At the end of 2013 or 2014 depending when you begin the process, you can check to see if you have met your goals. If not, you can either adjust your goals for the next few years, or list the steps needed to achieve your personal energy goals in the near future. You may want to include others to this initial planning stage, such as your family, your company or your organization.
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