This is a submission for the Runner H "AI Agent Prompting" Challenge
What I Built
This AI-powered sustainability agent serves as a comprehensive home environmental optimization assistant for a suburban family of four. It guides and automates improvements across energy use, waste reduction, sustainable shopping, transportation, and more—all within a $300/month budget.
It also delivers monthly sustainability reports with carbon footprint tracking and actionable insights.
This helps the household reach its goals of cutting its carbon footprint by 50%, reducing utility costs, and living healthier.
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How I Used Runner H
Using Runner H, I created an automation agent designed to:
- Continuously monitor and analyze energy, water, and transportation usage
- Integrate local renewable energy incentives and sustainable shopping options
- Provide real-time recommendations for eco-friendly lifestyle upgrades
- Deliver monthly sustainability reports with data-driven feedback
The automation can be set up with a custom workflow that pulls in utility usage data, connects with local APIs for incentives and programs, and keeps the family informed through regular updates and notifications.
Use Case & Impact
This agent is perfect for suburban families who want to make meaningful environmental improvements without being overwhelmed. It simplifies decision-making by turning sustainability into a guided, trackable, and motivating journey.
HOUSEHOLD PROFILE
- Family size: 4 people in suburban home
- Current practices: Basic recycling, some energy conservation
- Goals: Reduce carbon footprint by 50%, cut utility costs, healthier lifestyle
- Budget: $300/month for sustainable improvements
ENERGY & UTILITY OPTIMIZATION
- Monitor electricity, gas, and water usage patterns
- Research and recommend energy-efficient appliances and improvements
- Track renewable energy options and incentives in my area
- Optimize heating/cooling schedules for efficiency
- Monitor and reduce phantom energy loads
WASTE REDUCTION & RECYCLING
- Track household waste generation and recycling rates
- Research local composting and special recycling programs
- Find ways to reduce single-use plastics and packaging
- Identify opportunities for reusing and repurposing items
- Connect with local waste reduction initiatives and swaps
SUSTAINABLE SHOPPING & CONSUMPTION
- Research eco-friendly alternatives for common household products
- Find local farmers markets and sustainable food sources
- Track and optimize food waste reduction
- Research sustainable fashion and product alternatives
- Find bulk buying and package-free shopping options
TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITY
- Monitor transportation patterns and carbon emissions
- Research public transportation and carpooling options
- Track walking/biking opportunities and infrastructure
- Research electric vehicle options and charging infrastructure
- Optimize travel patterns to reduce environmental impact
HOME & GARDEN SUSTAINABILITY
- Research native plant gardening and food production
- Find water conservation landscaping options
- Monitor indoor air quality and implement improvements
- Research sustainable home improvement materials
- Track and optimize natural lighting and ventilation
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
- Find local environmental groups and volunteer opportunities
- Connect with neighbors for sustainability initiatives
- Research and participate in community gardens and tool libraries
- Share sustainability tips and coordinate group purchasing
- Track and celebrate collective environmental impact
IMPACT MEASUREMENT
- Calculate monthly carbon footprint across all activities
- Track cost savings from sustainable practices
- Monitor health improvements from lifestyle changes
- Generate family sustainability reports and goal progress
- Research and apply for green living incentives and rebates
Monthly Report Features
- Sustainability scorecard and goals tracker
- Carbon footprint comparison (month-over-month)
- Utility cost savings analysis
- Environmental impact highlights
- Celebrations for milestones (e.g., 25% footprint reduction!)
Prompt:
"Act as my comprehensive academic research and grant writing support agent:
ACADEMIC PROFILE:
- Position: [Assistant Professor, Computer Science]
- Research focus: [Machine Learning applications in healthcare]
- Institution: [Mid-tier research university]
- Funding goals: [$200K annually from various sources]
RESEARCH MONITORING & DISCOVERY:
- Track new publications in my research areas
- Monitor conference deadlines and submission requirements
- Identify potential collaboration opportunities with other researchers
- Track citation metrics and research impact
- Find relevant datasets and research tools
GRANT OPPORTUNITY IDENTIFICATION:
- Monitor NSF, NIH, and other relevant funding agencies
- Track private foundation and industry grants
- Identify collaboration opportunities for larger grants
- Monitor internal university funding opportunities
- Track application deadlines and requirements
GRANT WRITING SUPPORT:
- Create and maintain standard sections for grant applications
- Track successful grant language and methodologies
- Research and compile preliminary data for proposals
- Format citations and references according to agency requirements
- Track grant application status and reviewer feedback
ACADEMIC NETWORKING:
- Identify potential collaborators based on research interests
- Monitor conference programs for networking opportunities
- Track reviewer and editorial board opportunities
- Research and suggest conference presentations
- Coordinate meeting requests with potential collaborators
PUBLICATION MANAGEMENT:
- Track manuscript submission status across journals
- Monitor peer review feedback and revision requirements
- Research appropriate journals for different types of research
- Coordinate with co-authors on revision schedules
- Track publication metrics and impact factors
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT:
- Monitor tenure requirements and progress tracking
- Coordinate research compliance and ethics approvals
- Track graduate student supervision and progress
- Monitor teaching load and research time balance
- Generate annual reports and CV updates
Create monthly research productivity reports with publication pipeline, grant application status, and networking achievements. Alert immediately for urgent deadlines or high-priority opportunities."
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