Understanding Basic Energy IssuesAn overview of the E3A User Guide<Presenter><Date>

Outline – Energy basics

• Energy pyramid• Context of energy

production and use– Sources and uses of

energy– Carbon and energy– Understanding your

energy consumption

Energy Pyramid

Sources and uses of Energy

Sources and Uses of Energy – What does it do?

Sources and Uses of Energy – Where does it come from?

Sources and Uses of Energy –Where do I use it in my home?

Carbon and energy –The carbon cycle

Carbon and Energy – Sources

Understanding your energy consumption – Residential energy use

Source: 2007 Buildings Energy Data Book, Table 4.2.1., 2005 energy cost data.

Understanding you energy use – Prices

Supplemental Information and Bibliography

Additional information on micro-hydropower and a full list of resources used to develop the

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