Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Sustainable Living Education Program

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Date

2013-02

Authors

Mazze, Sarah
Stockard, Jean

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Publisher

Clemson University Press

Abstract

The Climate Masters at Home program was modeled after Extension "master" classes with the aim of increasing individuals' energy and resource saving behaviors. This article explores the impact of the program on participants' behavior, attitudes, and knowledge over several years of implementation. Data sources include survey results from participants and control groups, as well as utility data for a subset of participants. The research shows participants making significant changes across a variety of behaviors, integrating climate change into their decision making process, and cutting their electricity use by 12 to 14%.

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5 pages

Keywords

Climate Masters at Home program, energy saving, resource saving

Citation

Mazze, S., & Stockard, J. (2013). Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Sustainable Living Education Program. Journal of Extension, 51(1), 1—5. https://archives.joe.org/joe/2013february/rb1.php

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