Group Project Suggestions

I’d be interested in doing a project on energy, specifically, energy conservation, efficiency, as well as maybe even including some renewable energy sources. This could become a huge overwhelming topic so I would rather not focus too much on coal, oil, natural gas, etc. but instead inform readers of what they personally can do on an individual level. Obviously “clean coal” technology and the like are not things that individuals are really able to improve/invent (while there is possibility it is not likely that the average citizen is going to come up with something like that unless they are on a team with others, most likely with some government funding). So by informing the audience of energy conservation tips, little known facts, the importance of a reduced use in fossil fuels, as well as some renewable alternatives and how to utilize them, I think that the project would be more applicable in the lives of individuals. There is also plenty of room for creativity within this idea. This is also a really relevant topic for college students from an economical standpoint. I know it drives me crazy when my electric bill is ridiculously high and so some of my roommates and I have been trying to figure out how to cut some of our electricity use- and I know I can’t be the only one.

Here are some things I found floating around on the web:

http://wgc2005.org/energy-conservation-tips-the-elements-of-a-homemade-solar-panel/
This blog does a good job of informing their readers about some of the things I would be interested in discussing, however, its focus is not entertainment as a means of informing and it covers a much wider base of topics.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0nDFGRqgbI&feature=related
This video isn’t necessarily funny, but it’s kind of catchy because I wanted to see what the words on their shirts ended up saying. It also uses all sorts of different people in different stages of life and points at the possibility for individuals to make an impact.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kocZ-j-o3I
This short video is really cute and provides a little bit of info as well about energy efficient light bulbs.