University of Phoenix Sustainable Energy Consumption Discussion

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   Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you do the following: (PSLO 4.1, 4.2)

   • Compare actions you use to those you might take in daily activities at home, when commuting, and at work in a personal effort to reduce the energy you consume. Make an estimate of the impact of your changed behavior. (PSLO 1.1, 2.5)
   • Describe how you might integrate sustainable energy source options into your home. Include discussion of the feasibility of alternative sources, energy efficient technology, architectural modifications, and green materials. Indicate the expected outcome for adopting these changes. (PSLO 1.5, 2.1)
   • Research the methods that other states or regions have used successfully to reduce energy consumption. Based on this, determine actions that your state or region might take to reduce the amount of energy consumed. Include not only efforts to promote use of alternative sources, energy efficient technology, sustainable architecture, and use of green materials, but also urban planning and land use controls. (PSLO 3.1, 3.2, 1.1, 2.2)
   • Describe current sustainable building and development practices and technologies used by your state or region. Present or cite some evidence of the effectiveness of these practices. (PSLO 2.1, 3.2)
   • Determine improvements you might recommend to the practices in your state or region. (PSLO 2.5)

   Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. (PSLO 4.2)
   Submit your assignment.
   Resources

   • Your completed Wk 1 Energy Dependence and Sustainability Worksheet
   • Center for Writing Excellence
   • Reference and Citation Generator
   • Grammar and Writing Guides

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