Nicole Woodfill

NW Natural Gas

"Making little changes daily to help!"

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participant impact

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public officials or leaders

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Nicole's actions

Community

Support Native Communities

I will use the resource links provided and spend 10 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Adjust the Thermostat

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Sign Up to Vote

I will make sure I’m registered to vote. While I’m at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Express My Support

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Switch to Cold Water

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Volunteer During My Local Election

I will contact my local election office to volunteer during the upcoming election.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Volunteer in My Community

I will volunteer 10 hours in my community during the challenge.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Heat and Cool Naturally

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Tribal Lands of your Home

NW Natural DEI Council Action: Click on the link under "Learn More" to find out which tribal lands your homes resided on and share in the reflection question section the names of those tribal lands

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

NW Natural Energy Use Suggestions

What suggestions do you have for NW Natural to save energy in the way we operate our facilities and our vehicles? Have you observed any energy wasting equipment or behaviors at work?

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Turn It Off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Turn It Off

How is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?

Nicole Woodfill 10/18/2024 6:04 AM

We have a lot of hydro, that impacts our fish as well as how we allocate and release water for irrigation downstream.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Adjust the Thermostat

Your utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your ZIP code, region, and/or state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?

Nicole Woodfill 10/18/2024 6:02 AM

I've heard of people doing a check around their house for items that are plugged in and passively using electricity but could be unplugged. I'll look for those this weekend.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community Volunteer During My Local Election

Why do you volunteer during elections? What meaning does it give to your civic life?

Nicole Woodfill 10/10/2024 7:50 AM

For me, it's important to support local candidates that support areas where I want to see change. I'm volunteering to canvas to help better inform other voters of what they stand for, Local elections don't usually have a high voter turnout and I feel it's important for people to understand the issues that directly impact them and their community.

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- Jeanne Poirier 10/10/2024 7:59 PM
  
  Can't tell if you hale from Oregon or Washington - if Washington (like me) the 4 initiatives are as huge if not more than the candidates. Truly important election - I'm voting no on all of them! "Defend Washington" from big money.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Heat and Cool Naturally

What are other ways you could use the power of the sun to reduce your own environmental footprint?

Nicole Woodfill 10/10/2024 7:46 AM

I'm considering adding cold frames to my garden to extend the growing season for more vegetables.

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- Olena Sytar 10/31/2024 5:34 PM
  
  Amazing idea! I also love gardening and that's a good way of using the power of sun.
  
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Nicole Woodfill 10/03/2024 9:26 AM

Consider more moderate office building cooling during the summer. Cooling the building to a slightly warmer temperature would reduce the air conditioning usage.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community Tribal Lands of your Home

Share the names of the tribal lands that you reside on.

Nicole Woodfill 10/03/2024 9:24 AM

Confederated Tribes of Grande Ronde
Sti'pulmsh (Colitz)
Qwuih-hwai-pum (Klickitat)
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
Chinook
Kathlamet
Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla

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