From college kids demanding energy efficient dorms to young children in a treehouse lamenting their parents' lack of attention to light switches, kids are becoming an increasingly potent force in the energy efficiency movement.
Today we are unveiling a free, effective way to tap that powerful energy conserving resource living under your roof. Energy Circle's Moolah Maker is a free on-line tool that helps kids and parents record their monthly energy use, write contracts to define energy use goals, and share the financial savings from reduced energy use. The Moolah Maker calculates how the monthly savings will be dispersed, and generates a child-to-parent invoice that says, "Pay Up, Dude."
Using the Moolah Maker, kids see hard data that reflect the difference they make when they shut down their computers and plug the entertainment center into a smart strip. And they receive a tangible benefit from their efforts. They (and you) will almost certainly see a change unfold. Most people who monitor their energy use see a significant drop in the amount they pay every month in electricity, and that means, more change in your pocket...and theirs.
Reducing energy use in order to cut back on emissions and limit the need for new power plants is one of the most powerful steps any person, of any age, can take. And what's the pay-off? In the case of Energy Circle's Moolah Maker, a cleaner planet, a brighter future, and cold hard cash.
All you need is a couple of utility bills, a kid, and a dash of discipline. Go ahead and agree to save some money. (And the planet).
Check out the Kids Moolah Maker here, and let us know what you think.
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