Our contests are simple.  For example, in January, 2008, people used a power strip on their entertainment system for a chance to win the complete Blue Planet TM series on DVD.  In February, we paid $8 for every light bulb our customers replaced with a compact fluorescent bulb.

Each month the contest is different.  You choose which ones you want to take part in, and ignore the rest.  It's that easy.  There is no limit to the number of contests you can participate in, and no limit to your total cash awards.

For official rules and a complete list of our No-Brainer Contests, click here.



About Us


Oil is Dumb is the most environmentally responsible company on the planet.

Oil is Dumb was founded in Austin, TX in September, 2007. We want to voice our opinion, which we share with many others - that oil is no longer a sensible source of energy, and that our reliance on oil is causing problems.  We also want to convey the message that now is the right time to switch to renewable forms. Oil is Dumb supports efforts in energy conservation, efficiency, and development of renewable energy sources such as solar, geothermal, and wind.

When a customer purchases a t-shirt on our website or in person, a portion of our profits is donated to a charity that supports renewable energy. To see a list of charities, click here.

We also sponsor projects to increase awareness of our unsustainable energy use by putting our message on large billboards throughout the country.  A portion of the profits goes to this cause, and we also accept donations, allowing individuals to sponsor a billboard for a day.  To make a donation, click here.



Our Business Model in Detail

To learn more about our very unique business model, and how this impacts the environment, click here.