Saving Gas and the Environment About the author: Rob Lawrence
joined EPA in 1990 and is Senior Policy Advisor on Energy Issues
in the Dallas, TX regional office. As an economist, he works to
insure that both supply and demand components are addressed as
the Region develops its Clean Energy and Climate Change
Strategy. At a recent neighborhood block party (Happy 2nd
Birthday Skylar!), when a new neighbor found out that I am the
Energy Advisor in the Dallas regional office for EPA, she asked,
“What can I do to save gas this summer?” I imagine that is a
popular concern with a lot of folks today. It is hard to keep
track of the fuel prices when they are changing so rapidly,
including several times a week. Here are some basic “best
practices” to reduce your gas usage as well as the vehicle
emissions that contribute to ozone problems and climate change.
You may have seen some of the tips elsewhere, but I can attest
that putting them consistently into action will benefit your
financial as well as environmental well-