ANDREA WILLIAMSEXTENSION EDUCATOR

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES/4-H-YD

GO GREEN!

CONSERVE & PROTECT OUR NATURAL RESOURCES

Little steps = big energy and money savings

GO

GREEN!

E = mc2

What is energy, anyway?

Why do we care about energy?

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Why do we care about energy?

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SAVE MONEY AND ENERGYWITHOUT SACRIFICING COMFORT!

Take a whole house approach…

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home

energy

use

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COMMON DENOMINATORS

UNIQUE NEEDS

Prioritizing

biggest part of utility bill?

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Space Heating

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Reduce space heating costs … adjust the thermostat

Setting Time Setpoint Temperature

wake 6 ≤ 70° F

day 8 Setback at least 8° F

evening 6 ≤ 70° F

sleep 10 Setback at least 8° F

ONETWOTHREE

Change filtersClose damperSchedule tune-ups

More Ways to Reduce Space Heating Costs

Add insulationCheck ductwork

Even More Ways to Reduce Space Heating Costs!

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Building Envelope

Last bit about space heating …

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space cooling

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What to do about space cooling…

Setting Time Setpoint Temperature

wake 6 ≥ 78° F

day 8 Setup at least 7° F

evening 6 ≥ 78° F

sleep 10 Setup at least 4° F

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water heating

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STEP ACTION

ONETWOTHREEFOUR

Use less hot waterTurn down

thermostatInsulate water

heaterUpgrade efficiency

4 Ways to Reduce Water Heating Costs

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Lighting

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2 Ways to Reduce Lighting Costs

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2 more ways to reduce lighting costs

ACTION

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Computers & Electronics

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STEP ACTION

ONETWOTHREEFOUR

Manage powerTurn machines offUse power stripsUnplug chargers

4 Ways to Reduce Computers & Electronics Costs

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*NOT INCLUDING REFRIGERATORS

Large appliances

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Clothes Washers and Dryers

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Dishwasher & Stove

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Refrigeration

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STEP ACTION

ONETWOTHREEFOUR

Cover and wrap food

Close doorTest door sealCheck temperature

4 Ways to Reduce Refrigeration Costs

http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?

fuseaction=refrig.calculator

Refrigerator Retirement Savings Calculator

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WHAT IS OTHER, EXACTLY?

Other

STEP ACTION

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Small electric devices

Heating elementsMotorsOutdoor grills

4 Ways to Reduce “Other” Costs

Cost/Year

Electric blanketMicrowave oven

TelevisionDehumidifier

Well pumpHome computerAquarium/ terr.

DishwasherElectric cooking

FreezerWater bed heater

Clothes dryerWashing machine

RefrigeratorPool pump

Spa (pump & heater)

Annual Appliance Cost

$0 $42 $83 $125$166 $208

$0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500

Don’t be overwhelmed…

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HOME ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT TAX CREDITS

RESIDENTIAL RENEWABLE ENERGY TAX CREDITS

Federal Level Tax Credits & Rebates

Last message…

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Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service

Thank you!