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

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

3. E = mc 2 What is energy, anyway?

4. Why do we care about energy? Photo: Microsoft clipart

5. Why do we care about energy? Photo: Microsoft clipart

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

7. home energy use

8. COMMON DENOMINATORS UNIQUE NEEDS Prioritizing

9. biggest part of utility bill? 1

10. Space Heating Photo: Microsoft clipart

11. 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

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

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

14. Building Envelope Last bit about space heating …

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16. space cooling Photo: ENERGY STAR

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

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19. water heating Diagram: U.S. Department of Energy

20. 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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22. Lighting Photos: ENERGY STAR

23. 2 Ways to Reduce Lighting Costs Photo: National Archives

24. 2 more ways to reduce lighting costs ACTION

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26. Computers & Electronics Photo: Microsoft clipart

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

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29. *NOT INCLUDING REFRIGERATORS Large appliances Photo: Microsoft clipart

30. Clothes Washers and Dryers Photo: Microsoft clipart

31. Dishwasher & Stove Photo: Microsoft clipart

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33. Refrigeration Photo: Microsoft clipart

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

35. http://www.energystar.gov/index.cf m?fuseaction=refrig.calculator Refrigerator Retirement Savings Calculator

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37. WHAT IS OTHER, EXACTLY? Other

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

39. 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 $0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500

40. Don’t be overwhelmed…

41. HOME ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT TAX CREDITS RESIDENTIAL RENEWABLE ENERGY TAX CREDITS Federal Level Tax Credits & Rebates

42. Last message… Photo: Oklahoma State University

43. Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service Thank you!