GO GREEN!
CONSERVE & PROTECT
OUR NATURAL RESOURCES
ANDREA WILLIAMS
EXTENSION EDUCATOR
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES/4-H-YD
GO
GREEN!
Little steps =
big energy and money savings
What is energy, anyway?
E=
2
mc
Why do we care about energy?
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Why do we care about energy?
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Take a whole house approach…
S A V E M O N EY A N D EN ER G Y
WI THO UT SA C R I F I C I N G C O MF O RT!
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home
energy
use
Prioritizing
COMMON DENOMINATORS
UNIQUE NEEDS
1
biggest
part of
utility
bill?
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
More Ways to Reduce Space Heating Costs
 ONE
 Change filters
 TWO
 Close damper
 THREE
 Schedule tune-ups
Even More Ways to Reduce Space Heating Costs!
 Add insulation
 Check ductwork
Photo: U.S. Department of Energy
Last bit
about
space
heating …
Building Envelope
nd
2
2
space
cooling
Photo: ENERGY STAR
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
rd
3
3
water
heating
Diagram: U.S. Department of Energy
4 Ways to Reduce Water Heating Costs
STEP
ACTION
 ONE
 Use less hot water
 TWO
 Turn down thermostat
 THREE
 Insulate water heater
 FOUR
 Upgrade efficiency
th
4
4
Lighting
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2 Ways to
Reduce Lighting
Costs
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 ACTION
2 more ways to reduce lighting costs
th
5
5
Computers & Electronics
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4 Ways to Reduce Computers & Electronics Costs
STEP
ACTION
 ONE
 Manage power
 TWO
 Turn machines off
 THREE
 Use power strips
 FOUR
 Unplug chargers
6
th
6
Large appliances
*NOT INCLUDING REFRIGERATORS
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Clothes Washers and Dryers
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Dishwasher & Stove
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7
th
7
Refrigeration
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4 Ways to Reduce Refrigeration Costs
STEP
ACTION
 ONE
 Cover and wrap food
 TWO
 Close door
 THREE
 Test door seal
 FOUR
 Check temperature
Refrigerator
Retirement
Savings
Calculator
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cf
m?fuseaction=refrig.calculator
8
th
8
Other
WHAT IS OTHER,
EXACTLY?
4 Ways to Reduce “Other” Costs
STEP
ACTION
 ONE
 Small electric devices
 TWO
 Heating elements
 THREE
 Motors
 FOUR
 Outdoor grills
Annual Appliance Cost
Cost/Year $0
$42
$83
$125
500
1000
1500
$166
$208
Electric blanket
Microwave oven
Television
Dehumidifier
Well pump
Home computer
Aquarium/ terr.
Dishwasher
Electric cooking
Freezer
Water bed heater
Clothes dryer
Washing machine
Refrigerator
Pool pump
Spa (pump & heater)
$0
2000
2500
Don’t be overwhelmed…
Federal Level
Tax Credits & Rebates
HOME ENERGY EFFICIENCY
IMPROVEMENT TAX CREDITS
RESIDENTIAL RENEWABLE ENERGY
TAX CREDITS
Last message…
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Thank
you!
Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service