Riley Whittaker

Do you know where your electricity comes from? Electricity comes from a variety of sources: coal, natural gas, hydro, wind, solar, etc. Look at your state’s department of energy website to see where your energy comes from.

Check out the Indigenous People Be The Change Challenge on Virgin Pulse. Using the link below, find out what tribal land your home is located on.

Did you know that NW Natural has our own Energy Team? Check out the Strategic Energy Management (SEM) page on the Hub and provide one energy saving suggestion in the reflection question section of this action. Sustainability and Equity Engagement Committee (SEEC) (nwnatural.com)

RNG projects capture methane from existing food waste, animal manure, wastewater sludge and garbage, and redirect it away from the environment, repurposing it as a clean, green energy source. Learn about RNG and how it can contribute to a low-carbon energy future.

Hydrogen is getting a lot of attention lately at the state and federal level as a decarbonization tool. Learn how clean hydrogen plays a role in NW Natural’s long-term plans for decarbonization.

Did you know your insurance covers preventive care 100%? The My Care Checklist tool in Virgin Pulse provides a personalized breakdown of recommended preventive care. It also allows you to keep track of your health care history to stay up to date with your preventive care.

Simple energy efficiency upgrades and actions can reduce energy consumption, reduce emissions, and save on your utility bills. Explore easy ways to save energy around your home and receive incentives for energy efficiency upgrades to your residential equipment.

Learn about the importance of our system, how we balance the electric system, and how we are evolving to serve our customers an increasingly decarbonized product. Review the “Facts and Analysis About Our Energy System” pamphlet to learn about what we provide customers and debunk some of the misconceptions about our energy system in Oregon and Washington.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.

I will use public transit 10 miles per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during Drawdown Ecochallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation, and commit to reducing my food waste throughout the challenge.

Through social media (LinkedIn or Instagram), I will share what I've learned about Food, Agriculture, & Land Use and tag Ecochallenge.org.