This was my “Earth Hour” in 2008 (I missed 2009):
In counter protest several people (including myself) have elected to turn EVERYTHING on.
25 100 Watt light bulbs
5 computers
2 televisions
2 dvd players
2 vcrs
playstation
stereo
Heater (it’s cold outside)
2 floor fans
3 cars idling
oven cooking dinner
and 500 Christmas lights (still haven’t taken them down)
And a wife that now thinks I’m insane.
Unfortunately I couldn’t run the lawn mower because if you let go of the handle it turns off. Was too lazy to duct tape the safety bar closed.
Unfortunately this year I have taken my Christmas lights down. Maybe I could talk my wife into letting me put them back up.
If it’s too warm to run the heaters, turn on the AC and cool down the house first....:)
Con Edison thanks you for your business!
Seriously, that’s way more than I did, but apparently you weren’t alone by any stretch.
BTW: bungee cords work great for defeating the safety interlock on the mower ;)