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Gina Peek, Ph.D. R. Scott Frazier, Ph.D., P.E. July 2, 2012 NEAFCS Webinar Win it in a minute: Conserve resources with home energy management
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Win it in a minute: Conserve resources with home energy management. Gina Peek, Ph.D . R. Scott Frazier, Ph.D., P.E. July 2, 2012 NEAFCS Webinar. OHCE and Win it in a Minute!. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT STATE GOALS – 2012 Focus Area I: “Kick It Up A Notch” - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Transcript of Gina Peek, Ph.D . R. Scott Frazier, Ph.D., P.E. July 2, 2012 NEAFCS Webinar
Gina Peek, Ph.D.R. Scott Frazier, Ph.D., P.E.
July 2, 2012NEAFCS Webinar
Win it in a minute:Conserve resourceswith home energy management
OHCE and Win it in a Minute!
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT STATE GOALS – 2012Focus Area I: “Kick It Up A Notch”Objective: Increase positive consumer practices and
actions.Win it in a minute – a program to teach consumers how
to take quick steps to reduce energy costs.
A few words on Issue Teams…
Issue Scan ResultsGo green, be eco-friendly, recycleSustainable environment
Medium term (behavior adopted):Increase number of Oklahomans who increase energy efficiencyIncrease the number of Oklahomans who maintain, conserve and protect natural resources (air, land, water)
Long term change:Oklahomans will prevent/decrease the degradation of their environments
There are environmental and fiscal benefits associated with ‘going green.’ There are
many simple no and low-cost actions which may be taken to reduce energy usage
without sacrificing comfort.
In fact, many of these things takeless than one minute!
Win it in a minute with home energy management!
Did you know that the typical U.S. family spends about
$1,900 a year on home utility bills?
Source: US Department of Energy
Did you know that the typical U.S. family spends about
$1,900 a year on home utility bills?
Unfortunately, a large portion of that energy is wasted…
Source: US Department of Energy
Some ways to save
1. Set water heater temperature to 120 degrees2. Use blinds in summer on south facing windows glass doors3. Turn off lights not needed (including outside lights)4. Weather strip doors and windows5. Close doors to outside and ventilate when possible6. Open windows in nice weather7. Run full clothes wash/dry loads8. Install and use a programmable thermostat9. Turn off computers not needed (activate Energy Star options in Windows, idle mode etc.)10. Replace incandescent light bulbs (compact fluorescent bulbs, LEDs, or newer models)11. Unplug anything that draws current to power (ex. cell phone charger) when not in use12. Unplug battery chargers not being used13. Install air blocker in all light switch fixtures and power outlets in house14. Make sun-tea15. Use hot pasta water for soup16. Put dog on treadmill hooked to small generator
ENERGY
Our focus today…
1. Set water heater temperature to 120 degrees2. Use blinds in summer on south facing windows glass doors3. Turn off lights not needed (including outside lights)4. Weather strip doors and windows5. Close doors to outside and ventilate when possible6. Open windows in nice weather7. Run full clothes wash/dry loads8. Install and use a programmable thermostat9. Turn off computers not needed (activate Energy Star options in Windows, idle mode etc.)10. Replace incandescent light bulbs (compact fluorescent bulbs, LEDs, or newer models)11. Unplug anything that draws current to power (ex. cell phone charger) when not in use12. Unplug battery chargers not being used13. Install air blocker in all light switch fixtures and power outlets in house14. Make sun-tea15. Use hot pasta water for soup16. Put dog on treadmill hooked to small generator
ENERGY
Prioritizing
Common denominators
Unique needs
Unique needs
Unique needs
Let’s concentrate on the “important few”for average consumers
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How We Use Energy in Our Homes
Source: Energy Star.govData: Typical House memo, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, 2009 and Typical house_2009_Reference.xls spreadsheet.
Space heating
BIG IMPACT stuff to do in a minute (or a few minutes) to control space heating
Set the heat to 68 degrees when you are at home; set it lower when you are away and at night
Consider using a programmable thermostat
Source: http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/space_heating_cooling/index.cfm/mytopic=12720
WAIT A MINUTE!
Aren’t you just wasting energy when you’re adjusting the thermostat so much?
Isn’t lots of energy being wasted bringing the house back to temperature? It takes too long for the house to warm up!
Thermostat Controls
Setting the temperature a few degrees down (or up in summer) for extended periods can save energy
Easily done with programmable thermostats
MORE BIG IMPACT stuff to do in a minute (or a few minutes) to control space heating
Check insulation levels in your attic
If you can see rafters, you need more insulation
Put on a sweater!
MORE BIG IMPACT stuff to do in a minute (or a few minutes) to control space heating
• Check for hidden leaks• Think about the
building envelope!• Consider holes,
cracks, drafts, etc.• Check for obvious air
leaks: Flashlight method; feather; incense stick
EVEN More Ways to Reduce Space Heating Costs
Change filtersClose damperSchedule tune-upsSchedule duct work
inspection
One more thing!
Check the operation of your heating and cooling system with a fairly simple test…
Let’s take a moment…
Please take a moment and write down your answer
Please name one thing that you would be willing to do to save homeheating energy!
Let’s take a moment…
Please name one thing that you would be willing to do to save home heating energy!
Please fill in evaluation
Space cooling
Space cooling
Remember last summer?
Photo: ENERGY STAR
BIG IMPACT stuff to do in a minute (or a few minutes) to control space cooling
Set the air to 78 degrees when you are at home; set it higher when you are away and at night
http://www.energysavers.gov/tips/thermostats.cfm
MORE IMPACT stuff to do in a minute (or a few minutes) to control space cooling
Basically … The same principles from space heating applies to space cooling!Check for hidden leaksChange filtersClose damperSchedule tune-upsSchedule duct work inspection
Let’s take a moment…
Please take a moment and write down your answer
Please name one thing that you would be willing to do to save home cooling energy!
Cadwalader Grant
Petrova and Peek4 focus groups
(NE, SE, NW, SW)N = 28Student involvement11 patterns developedWatch for a new, fun,
hands-on leader lesson!
LightingOriginal art by Sydney Brown
BIG IMPACT stuff to do in a minute (or a few minutes) to control lighting
Use more efficient bulbs
Photo: National Archives
Making a sustainable choice:Incandescents
Only about 8% of the energy they use creates visible light.
The rest of the energy is wasted as heat!
Making a sustainable choice:Compact fluorescents (CFLs)
About 21% of the energy they use creates visible light.Most of our energy comes
from coal-fired power plants that put mercury into the environment.
Even though CFLs contain a tiny bit of mercury, they reduce the overall amount of mercury that goes into the environment by using less energy.
Making a sustainable choice: Light emitting diodes (LEDs)
About 20-30% of the energy they use creates visible light.
LED technology is changing rapidly.
Check the stores often for new products as they hit the shelves!
When shopping for bulbs …
Consider three things: (1) Initial cost; (2) Lifespan; (3) Energy use
Light Source Comparison
Incandescents CFLs LEDs
Initial cost low medium high
Lifespan About 1,000 hours About 10,000 hours About 20,000 hours!
Energy use high low Very low
When shopping for bulbs …
To make certain that you are choosing a quality productChoose bulbs with the
ENERGY STAR logoChoose bulbs from a
reputable manufacturer
When shopping for bulbs… what the package can tell you
How much power does the bulb use? Power usage is measured in watts. The greater the wattage, the more power used.
How bright is the light? Brightness is measured in lumens. The larger the number, the more lumens, the brighter the light. Think in lumens… This tells you how much light you are actually getting
How long does the bulb last? Average lifespan is measured in hours.
All of these things can tell you
how much the lighting really costs!
MORE IMPACT stuff to do in a minute (or a few minutes) to control lighting
Keep the fixtures and the light bulbs clean… Dirty bulbs reduce illumination!
Use daylighting
Let’s take a moment…
Please take a moment and write down your answer
Please name one thing that you would be willing to do to save home lighting energy!
Don’t be overwhelmed…
Make a written energy savings plan
Thank you!
