Go Green in San Mateo, California

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Average Carbon Footprint for San Mateo, California

Carbon Output (metric tons)

Average	15.74
High	248.19
Low	0.16

Carbon Score (ECP)

Average	357
High	999
Low	71

Top 10 "Go Green" Pledges by members from San Mateo

1.	I will unplug my cell phone charger when not in use
2.	I will keep my refrigerator door closed
3.	I will remove and throw my bottle cap away before I recycle my plastic bottle
4.	I will turn off the lights when I leave a room, even if only for a few minutes
5.	I will always recycle
6.	I will use left-over plastic bags as trash bags
7.	I will turn my computer monitor off overnight
8.	I will use my blinds in an energy efficient way
9.	I will use a power strip and unplug electronic devices when not in use
10.	I will not dump my used cooking oil down the drain

California ranks third in the Nation in refining capacity and its refineries are among the most sophisticated in the world.
California's per capita energy consumption is low, in part due to mild weather that reduces energy demand for heating and cooling.
California leads the Nation in electricity generation from nonhydroelectric renewable energy sources, including geothermal power, wind power, fuel wood, landfill gas, and solar power. California is also a leading generator of hydroelectric power.
California imports more electricity from other States than any other State.
In 2000 and 2001, California suffered an energy crisis characterized by electricity price instability and four major blackouts affecting millions of customers.
Two solar power plants are proposed for central California, covering 12.5 square miles and generating as much as 800 megawatts of power.

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