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How to Save Energy at Home
Part 1 of KISD’s Savings Series
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What are some reasons to save energy? To save money – utility costs are an expense that adds up over time ($300/month in utility costs adds up to $36,000 in a 10 year period; a 20% reduction in costs would yield a utility savings of $7,200 over that same period of time) Environmental Stewardship – to conserve non-renewable energy resources and to reduce pollution
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Let’s look at two energy cost principles
1. Utility costs are made up of amount used, times the cost for each unit (for example: gallons of water x $/gallon = total $ cost)
2. Reducing either the amount used or the unit cost will result in utility $ savings
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Usage times unit cost equals total cost
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Reducing usage reduces total cost (even if unit cost remains the same)
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Reducing unit cost reduces total cost (even if usage remains the same)
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Where are the best places to begin? Highest cost utility – by beginning with the highest cost utility the potential for savings is greatest (this is typically electricity for most households) Simplest strategies – implementing the simplest strategies first will allow savings to start accumulating most quickly
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Let’s look at two simple but effective strategies for reducing utility costs
1. Shop for the right electric provider – to help reduce unit costs
2. Utilize a programmable thermostat – to reduce energy usage
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Selecting the Right Electric Provider
Shop
Compare
Choose
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Example: Power to Choose Website
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Important information when shopping for the right electric provider
Utilize online resources to aid in making a decision
A) www.PowerToChoose.org (statewide website of all providers), or
B) www.MyTrueCost.com (select providers for Houston service area)
Review the Facts Label before making a final decision – rate structures vary among providers so look for:
A) fixed customer charge amount and conditions, B) time of use rates (if applicable), and C) length of term and cancellation charges
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Electric Rate Change Example Current costs – 20,000 kWh/yr x $0.12/kWh = $2,400/yr
New costs – 20,000 kWh/yr x $0.10/kWh = $2,000/yr Savings – $2,400 - $2,000 = $400/yr
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Reduce Energy Usage with a Programmable Thermostat
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Programming Options for Thermostats Programming days – typically two options:
A) 5-2 group programming (weekdays/weekends), or B) 7 day individual day programming
Programming times – most models offer 4 time slots per day:
A) morning/wake-up, B) day/leave C) evening/return D) night/sleep
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Other Programmable Thermostat Options Wi-Fi accessibility – allows programming and/or remote access from a smart phone, tablet or computer Hold – an option used to temporarily override the schedule for a period of time (note: the hold option will typically remain in effect until it is removed, allowing the thermostat to return to program operation) Adaptive Recovery Control – an option that will bring on the HVAC system prior to the selected time in order to attempt to bring the temperature to set point by the selected time (note: if this option is in place it may utilize additional energy over the standard/non-adaptive recover control option) Control Mode Selection – typically two options: a) manual cool – heat selection or b) auto cool/heat selection (note: if the auto option is in place without differing setpoints then it may utilize additional energy over the manual option)
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Questions ?
Feel free to contact Chad Corbitt or Glenda Miller in the KISD Energy Management Office
concerning any additional questions or information with which we may assist.
Chad Corbitt 832-249-4474 or Glenda Miller 832-249-4479