Jun 16th, 2008
Gas supply issues and..
We’re having a bit of a Gas supply crisis here in WA (Western Australia).
Not too long ago, a gas line at a gas facility blew out. (I don’t know the details because I don’t watch or read the news, because it’s MOSTLY all bad news, no thank you)
Initially, it was said that there would be no affect on the states gas supply, and that everything was all good.
Now I’m getting email’s here at work telling us to shut equipment off if we’re not using it and try to conserve electricity and gas!
I’m happy to help where I can, and as I get older I’m becoming more aware of the environment, our natural resources, etc.. (esp with the rising cost of fuel!)
I’m keen to do my part, so I’ve started shutting my work PC down before I go home, set my work a/c to a more ‘economical’ mode, use my desk lamp less, etc.
I’ve even started looking a little more closely at hybrid vehicles (elec cars).
I wonder how I can be more efficient at home. I’m curious. I reckon it would be kind of cool and maybe even fun to set aside one night per week at home where we do not run any luxury appliances. Perhaps I could call it ‘no power night’. Could setup some candles, not use the TV or computers, just relax with some wine, maybe play some cards, have fun with my baby girl, spend some quality time with my wife…
Maybe everyone should have a ‘no power night’ once a week?
Tags: power, gas, electricity, hybrid, tea
We started being more eco-conscious as well, more walking, less lights, and we started making more household supplies like soaps (laundry,dish, body, shampoo) and other things that we would normally just buy off the shelf…it is an interesting venture and kind of shocking when you look at the ingredients that you use for “natural” or “homemade” items and how much they cost in the store.