EE Oktoberfest: Pledge to Celebrate Energy Efficiency All Month Long!

Oct 6, 2020

This October, fulfill the promise you made to yourself earlier in the year to get serious about saving energy and reducing your carbon footprint. Why October? With the cooler temperatures and shorter days, it’s a good time to put your energy saving ideas into action. Plus, you can join in on any number of energy awareness campaigns. There are so many, it’s like the Oktoberfest of Energy Efficiency!

Energy Action Month (also known as Energy Awareness Month)

Every October is Energy Action Month, a national effort to emphasize how important energy is to our national prosperity, security, and environmental well-being.

Join in the conversation on social media with these hashtags: #NationalEnergyActionMonth, #EnergyActionMonth, #EnergyAwarenessMonth, #NationalEnergyAwarenessMonth

National Energy Geek Day: October 6

EnergyLogic created this day to celebrate the men and women who work to make homes more efficient, healthy, and resilient. They are taking a break from their National Energy Geek Day competition this year. But, plan to continue the search for the Energy Geek of 2021! Be ready!

Join in the conversation on social media with: #NationalEnergyGeekDay

Energy Efficiency Day: October 7

This day is a collaborative effort of dozens of energy efficiency advocacy groups around the United States, whose goal is to share tips, tools and stories that promote the multiple benefits of energy efficiency, from lower costs to healthier homes.

Join in the conversation on social media with these hashtags: #EEDay2020, #EnergyEfficiency #SaveMoney #CutPollution #CreateJobs

Careers in Energy Week

Careers in Energy Week will be celebrated October 19-23. This week is dedicated to celebrating and raising awareness of energy careers and their importance to our communities, state, and nation. 

Join in the conversation on social media with these hashtags: #careersinenergyweek #getintoenergy.

And read on our blog the Top 7 Reasons to Work in the Energy Industry.

World Energy Day: October 22

World Energy Day (WED) is observed yearly on October 22nd to raise awareness of global energy-related issues. The aim of World Energy Day is to demonstrate the impact of energy choices made with regards to production and use on the environment at large. 

Join in the conversation on social media with: #worldenergyday2020 #WED2020

ENERGY STAR Day: October 27

ENERGY STAR Day is a day to celebrate the value of saving energy, saving money, and protecting the climate. With ENERGY STAR certified products, you can save today with rebates and other offerings, save tomorrow with energy savings, and save for good—for all the good things you want in your life and for a healthier planet for you and your family. 

Join in the conversation on social media with these hashtags: #ENERGYSTARDay, #ENERGYSTAR

Weatherization Day: October 30

National Weatherization Day is an opportunity to highlight the impact of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) which saves energy, improves the health and safety of homes, and supports jobs and small businesses.

Join in the conversation on social media with these hashtags: #WeatherizationWorks #WxDayOct30