S.A.V.E. QUIZ

Take this quick quiz and see where you stand on doing the little things that add up — not just in terms of cutting your energy bill, but helping out with conservation.

 This won’t hurt a bit. First, get a No. 2 pencil (OK, even a crayon will do). Circle your answers, add up your points and see how your score rates.

 1.     At what temperature is your home thermostat set?     

 68 degrees (2 points) 

 72 degrees (1 point)   

 Colder than 68 degrees (3 points)

 Warmer than 72 degrees (o points)

 2.     Do you use a programmable thermostat to minimize heating/or cooling energy use when your not home?

        Always (2)

        Sometimes (1)

        Never (0)

 3.     Do you buy Energy Star-rated home appliances and electronics?

            Always (2)

            Sometimes (1)

            Never (0)

 4.     Do you turn off the lights the lights when you leave a room?

        Always (2)

        Sometimes (1)

       Never (0)

 5.     Do you use energy-saving compact fluorescent (CFL) light bulbs rather than incandescent bulbs?

            Always (2)

            Sometimes (1)

            Never (0)

 6.     Are you considering upgrades to your home’s insulation or other draft-proofing measures?

                Actively (2)

                Somewhat (1)

                Not at all (0)

 7.     Are you considering a solar roof or any other renewable-energy source for your home?

       Actively (2)

        Somewhat (1)

        Not at all (0)

 8.     Do you repair leaky faucets and running toilets?

        Always (2)

        Sometimes (1)

        Never (0)

 9.     Do you use water-saving 2.5 gallon-per-minute shower heads?

            Yes (1)

         No (0)

 10.   Do your turn off the tap while brushing your teeth?

        Always (2)

        Sometimes (1)

        Never (0)

 11.   Are you considering a change to low-water native plants and grasses for your lawn?

       Actively (2)

        Somewhat (1)

        Not at all (0)

 12.   Do you carpool, bike or take public transit to work?

        Always (2)

        Sometimes (1)

        Never (0) 

 13.   Do you drive 55 mph or under?

      Always (2)

     Sometimes (1)

      Never (0)

 14.   Do you buy vehicles with the best emissions and mileage ratings in your desired size category?

       Always (2)

        Sometimes (1)

        Never (0)

 15.   Do you separate your trash into organic, plastic, metals, paper, etc., for recycling?

        Always (2)

        Sometimes (1)

        Never (0)

 16.   Do you buy printer paper, paper towels and toilet paper with at least 50% recycled content?

        Always (2)

        Sometimes (1)

        Never (0)

 17.   Do you buy products in the largest size available to avoid extra packaging?

        Always (2)

        Sometimes (1)

        Never (0)

18.   Do you dispose of old cell phones and batteries at the Town Recycling Center?

        Always (2)

        Sometimes (1)

        Never (0)

 19.   Are you considering a composting system for your lawn or garden as an alternative to fertilizer?

        Actively (2)

        Somewhat (1)

        Not at all (0)