ANDREA WILLIAMS EXTENSION EDUCATOR FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES/4-H-YD G O G REEN ! C ONSERVE & P ROTECT OUR N ATURAL R ESOURCES.

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ANDREA WILLIAMS EXTENSION EDUCATOR FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES/4-H-YD G O G REEN ! C ONSERVE & P ROTECT OUR N ATURAL R ESOURCES

Little steps = big energy and money savings G O GREEN !

E = mc 2 What is energy, anyway?

Why do we care about energy? Photo: Microsoft clipart

Why do we care about energy? Photo: Microsoft clipart

SAVE MONEY AND ENERGY WITHOUT SACRIFICING COMFORT! Take a whole house approach… Photo: U.S. Department of Energy

home energy use

COMMON DENOMINATORS UNIQUE NEEDS Prioritizing

biggest part of utility bill? 1

Space Heating Photo: Microsoft clipart

Reduce space heating costs … adjust the thermostat SettingTimeSetpoint Temperature wake6≤ 70° F day8Setback at least 8° F evening6≤ 70° F sleep10Setback at least 8° F

ONE TWO THREE Change filters Close damper Schedule tune-ups More Ways to Reduce Space Heating Costs

Add insulation Check ductwork Even More Ways to Reduce Space Heating Costs! Photo: U.S. Department of Energy

Building Envelope Last bit about space heating …

2 nd 2

space cooling Photo: ENERGY STAR

What to do about space cooling… SettingTimeSetpoint Temperature wake6≥ 78° F day8Setup at least 7° F evening6≥ 78° F sleep10Setup at least 4° F

3 rd 3

water heating Diagram: U.S. Department of Energy

STEP ACTION ONE TWO THREE FOUR Use less hot water Turn down thermostat Insulate water heater Upgrade efficiency 4 Ways to Reduce Water Heating Costs

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Lighting Photos: ENERGY STAR

2 Ways to Reduce Lighting Costs Photo: National Archives

2 more ways to reduce lighting costs ACTION

5 th 5

Computers & Electronics Photo: Microsoft clipart

STEP ACTION ONE TWO THREE FOUR Manage power Turn machines off Use power strips Unplug chargers 4 Ways to Reduce Computers & Electronics Costs

6 th 6

*NOT INCLUDING REFRIGERATORS Large appliances Photo: Microsoft clipart

Clothes Washers and Dryers Photo: Microsoft clipart

Dishwasher & Stove Photo: Microsoft clipart

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Refrigeration Photo: Microsoft clipart

STEP ACTION ONE TWO THREE FOUR Cover and wrap food Close door Test door seal Check temperature 4 Ways to Reduce Refrigeration Costs

m?fuseaction=refrig.calculator Refrigerator Retirement Savings Calculator

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WHAT IS OTHER, EXACTLY? Other

STEP ACTION ONE TWO THREE FOUR Small electric devices Heating elements Motors Outdoor grills 4 Ways to Reduce “Other” Costs

Cost/Year 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) Annual Appliance Cost $0 $42 $83 $125$166 $208 $

Don’t be overwhelmed…

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Last message… Photo: Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service Thank you!