1. Energy Self Study: Financial and
Fuel Savings of Walking to Work
Amelia Budd
Educational Technology
Dr. Jason Ohler
Fall 2011

2. Questions
• If I drive to work everyday, how much fuel do I use, on
average in each week, month, and year? How much do
these driving habits cost?
• What if ten more people reduced their fuel consumption?
What are potential savings in both fuel and cost?
• How many miles per gallon does my Isuzu Trooper get?

3. Fuel Consumption
• Fuel consumption
over the course of
one month:
one tank of gas, or
19.5 gallons, at
$4.05 per gallon, for
a total of $79.00

4. Variables
• Weather. Driving in four-wheel-drive due to icy
conditions reduces fuel efficiency.
• Weekends and appointments. Personal activities
vary throughout the year and the days between
October 20th and November 21st may not be
representative of driving patterns for the entire
calendar year.

5. Fuel Efficiency
My 1994 Isuzu
Trooper gets
approximately 15
miles per gallon.

6. Fuel Use Calculations

7. Findings
• Without a doubt, walking or
cycling to work instead of
driving is beneficial on many levels. Reducing
my fuel consumption would allow me to save
money to the tune of thousands of
dollars, reduce my environmental footprint, get
exercise, and be a positive and healthy role
model for my students.