1. Home Energy Cost-saving tips for reducing your home energy footprint Climate Master Program Last updated 1/10 Source: www.ecologygreenworld.com

2. Key Learning Points  Our energy system is connected to a regional and national grid – what we do matters!  Behavioral changes can reduce emissions and save money.  Changes to energy sources, equipment and appliances can reduce emissions

3. Dan Moorehouse, EWEB 1 kilowatt = 1000 watts in an hour Power (kW) X Time (hrs) = Kilowatt Hours (kWh)

4. US uses 26.9 billion Megawatts/year  The average home uses 10,000 kWh of energy a year  We use about 26.9 Billion Megawatts annually!

5. Residences use about a quarter of US energy

6. Where does it come from? US Power Plants

7. Half national electricity from worst source: Coal Source: U.S. EPA, eGRID, year 2005 data

8. The US Wind Power

9. The US Energy: Solar Mostly in the Southwest

10. Hydro = Primary Northwest source Source: EWEB

11. Hydro = 72% of EWEB Energy

12. The US Energy Grid: Power doesn’t stay put

13. Home Energy: temperature control and appliances  A typical Eugene resident’s home energy use: Source: Information, Climate Leadership Initiative; Graphic, Funk Levis & Associates

14. Source: US Department of Energy, http://www1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips/home_energy.html Heating and Cooling almost half of energy use

15. Prevent heat or cool from escaping Source: Sierra Pacific Source: Our Organic Northwest  What is the heat source?  Where is heat escaping?  Thin insulation  Drafts  Window seals  Door seals  Single pane glass  Chimneys

16. Heating/Cooling energy use – four factors 1. Desired Temperature 2. Length of time at that temperature 3. Size of space 4. Efficiency of the heating/cooling system

17. Only heat what need, when you need it  Turn off your heating or cooling system when you leave the house  Turn down your thermostat when you are sleeping  Only heat the space you’re in  Only turn it on when you’re there Source: treehugger.com

18. Use space effectively  Place furniture near heat sources  Use fans to move warm air around  Use curtains to help keep heat in (winter) or out (summer) Source: milkyourmoney.com

19. Regular maintenance increases efficiency Source: ehow.com

20. Fireplaces  Woodstoves are FIVE times more efficient than fireplaces  Pellet Stoves are even MORE efficient  Gas stoves/fireplaces are MOST efficient  Choose a model with a blower Source: Regency Fireplace Products

21. Appliances & Lights: 33% of home energy use Source: US Department of Energy, http://www1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips/home_energy.html

22. Use efficient appliances Research the Energy Star Inventory: http://www.energystar.gov search for and compare appliances http://www.energystar.gov Source: US Department of Energy

23. Cook efficiently  Microwave = most efficient  Gas stovetop more efficient than electric  Smaller appliances are more efficient  Toaster oven vs full range  Cooking methods  Baking is least efficient Source: ecohomeresources.com

24. Washer and Dryer tips Good Rules of Thumb:  Wash, or at least rinse, in cold water.  Wash full loads, don’t overload.  Use the extra spin feature to reduce drying time  Clean the lint trap-install the louvered vent covering  Don’t overload the dryer  Use the sun to dry your clothes Source: GE Source: http://www.washingmachines.us

25. Kill the Energy Vampires  Unplug electronics when not in use  Nearly all electronic devices draw some power load when plugged in even turned off  Recycle old devices

26. Light efficiently  Use daylight!  Task Light  Turn off lights when you leave the room  Replace incandescent with CFLs  Recycle CFLs Source: thefuntimesguide.com Source: diytrade.com

27. Refrigerator and Freezer: 11%

28. Fridge and Freezer draw the largest energy load  Constantly in use  Choose efficient models  Keep it full  Easier to keep stuff cold than space  Keep it closed  Insure seals work well  Place away from heat sources

29. Water Heating

30. Water Heater Tips for reducing your water bills.  For each 10ºF reduction in water temperature, save between 3%–5% in energy costs  Set water temperature to 120 o F not the standard 140 o F  Use a water heater blanket  Turn off water heater when not in use  Consider a solar water heater

31. Tools for Saving Energy  Programmable thermostat  Hot water thermometer  Kilowatt meter  Refrigerator/freezer thermometer  Switch and outlet sealers

32. Resources  State of Oregon Residential Energy Tax Credits (RETC) http://www.oregon.gov/ENERGY/CONS/RES/RETC.shtml http://www.oregon.gov/ENERGY/CONS/RES/RETC.shtml  EWEB www.eweb.orgwww.eweb.org  Home Energy Calculator www.epud.orgwww.epud.org  Energy Trust of Oregon www.energytrust.orgwww.energytrust.org  Environmental Protection Agency www.epa.govwww.epa.gov  Climate Leadership Institute www.climateleadership.orgwww.climateleadership.org

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