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Saving Energy at Home and SchoolStudent and Family Guide
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$EFFICIENCY
CONSERVATION
Message to the Family
Dear Family Members:
The NEED Projects Saving Energy program provides teachers with curriculum materials that assist them in
meeting energy science curriculum standards. With this program, students learn how energy is produced and
used. They also learn ways to conserve energy that can easily be applied in their own homes.
Your child is a student participating in this Saving Energyprogram. To demonstrate how the energy conservation
lessons your child is studying in class can be applied at home, you will be provided with a Home Energy Eciency
Kit containing several items designed to help reduce electricity and natural gas use in your home. Once installed,
these energy conservation measures give families the opportunity to see how low-cost and no-cost measures
can make a substantial dierence in lowering energy use.
Your Home Eciency Kit also includes a home survey and we encourage you to work with your child to answer
the questions. It is ne if you do not know all the answers. You and your child will learn about the dierent energy
saving measures together. Mailing this survey back to NEED will help students everywhere better understand
energy use.
This Student and Family Guide will allow your child to do additional research on your homes energy use that will
show that your eorts to save energy do make a dierence.
We are pleased you will be participating in this worthwhile activity and encourage you to contact your childs
teacher or The NEED Project with any questions you may have.
The NEED Project
P.O.Box10101
Manassas,VA20108
1.800.875.5029
www.NEED.org
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Table of ContentsForms of Energy 4
Energy Source Matching 5
Forms and Sources 6
The Energy I Used Today 7
Transporting Energy 9
Lesson 1 Reections 10
Lesson 1 Connections 11
Using Energy at School 12
Lesson 2 Reections 16
Lesson 3 Home Activities 17
Lesson 3 Reections 23
Lesson 3 Connections 24
Reading an Electric Meter 25Reading a Natural Gas Meter 26
School Utility Meters 27
Lesson 4 Home Activities 28
Lesson 4 Reections 30
Lesson 4 Connections 31
Insulation Investigation 32
Lesson 5 Home Activity 33
Lesson 5 Reections 34
Lesson 5 Connections 35
Temperature Investigations 36
Lesson 6 Home Activity 37
Lesson 6 Reections 38
Saving Energy at Home and SchoolStudent and Family Guide
Lesson 6 Connections 39
Water Heating Investigation 40
Lesson 7 Home Activities 41
Lesson 7 Reections 43
Lesson 7 Connections 44
Windows Investigation 45
Lesson 8 Home Activity 46
Lesson 8 Reections 47
Lesson 8 Connections 48
Lesson 9 Home Activity 49
Facts of Light 50
Lesson 9 Reections 51
Lesson 9 Connections 52Measuring Electricity Use 53
Lesson 10 Home Activity 54
Payback Periods 55
Lesson 10 Reections 57
Lesson 10 Connections 58
Your Family Rating 59
Lesson 11 Connections 60
Saving Energy Glossary 61
Post-Survey 63
Pre-Survey 65
Additional Resources and Activities 67
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Forms of Energy
POTENTIAL
Stored energy and the energy ofposition (gravitational).
CHEMICAL ENERGY is the energystored in the bonds of atoms andmolecules. Biomass, petroleum,natural gas, propane, and coal areexamples.
NUCLEAR ENERGY is the energy
stored in the nucleus of an atom the energy that holds the nucleustogether. The energy in the nucleusof a uranium atom is an example.
STORED MECHANICAL ENERGYis energy stored in objects by theapplication of force. Compressed
springs and stretched rubber bandsare examples.
GRAVITATIONAL ENERGY is theenergy of place or position. Waterin a reservoir behind a hydropowerdam is an example.
KINETIC
The motion of waves, electrons,atoms, molecules and substances.
RADIANT ENERGY iselectromagnetic energy that travelsin transverse waves. Solar energy isan example.
THERMAL ENERGY or heat is theinternal energy in substances the
vibration or movement of atomsand molecules in substances.Geothermal is an example.
MOTION is the movement ofa substance from one place toanother. Wind and hydropower areexamples.
SOUND is the movement of energythrough substances in longitudinalwaves.
ELECTRICAL ENERGY is themovement of electrons. Lightningand electricity are examples.
All forms of energy fall under two categories:
LESSON 1
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1. Petroleum
2. Wind
3. Biomass
4. Uranium
5. Propane
6. Solar
7. Geothermal
8. Hydropower
9. Coal
10. Natural Gas
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
Black rock burned to make electricity.
Energy from heat inside the Earth.
Energy from owing water.
Energy from wood, waste, and garbage.
Energy from moving air.
Energy from splitting atoms.
Portable fossil fuel used in grills.
Fossil fuel for cars, trucks, and jets.
Fossil fuel gas moved by pipeline.
Energy in rays from the sun.
Energy Source MatchingWrite the number of the energy source on the line next to its denition
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Forms and Sources
The energy we use in the U.S. is mainly provided by the following sources of energy. Write the form oenergyin what form the energy is stored or deliveredfor each of the sources on the line to the righ
LESSON 1
Motion
Chemical
Radiant
Thermal
Nuclear
What percentage of U.S. energy is provided by each form of energy? By renewables? Nonrenewables?
NonrenewablesPetroleum
Coal
Natural Gas
Uranium
Propane
Renewables
Nonrenewables
Source: Energy Information Administration
BIOMASS 3.9%Uses: heating, electricity,
transportation
COAL 22.6%Uses: electricity,
manufacturing
GEOTHERMAL 0.4%Uses: heating, electricity
HYDROPOWER 2.5%Uses: electricity
NATURAL GAS 23.5%Uses: heating,
manufacturing, electricity
PETROLEUM 37.0%Uses: transportation,
manufacturing
PROPANE 1.0%Uses: heating,
manufacturing
URANIUM 8.5%Uses: electricity
WIND 0.5%Uses: electricity
SOLAR 0.1%Uses: heating, electricity
RENEWABLENONRENEWABLE
U.S. Energy Consumption by Source, 2008
RenewablesBiomass
Hydropower
Wind
Geothermal
Solar
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Circle the things you used or did in the left column. When you have completed the list, your teacher will showyou how many Energy Bucks each activity or device uses. Write those numbers in the right column, then addthem together to get your Total Energy Bucks used.
What device woke me up this morning? ENERGY BUCKS
Alarm Clock or Radio ________________
What devices were used to make my breakfast?
Microwave ________________
Stove/Oven ________________
Toaster Oven ______
Refrigerator ________________
What devices did I use as I got ready for
school this morning?
Air Conditioning/Heating ________________
Radio/CD Player ________________
TV/DVD Player ______
Shower/Bath ________________
Hair Dryer ________________Curling Iron/Electric Curlers/Hair Straightener ________________
What rooms had lights turned on this morning?
Bedroom ________________
Bathroom ________________
Kitchen ________________
Family Room ________________
Other ________________
How did I get to school today?
Walk ________________
Bicycle ________________
School Bus ________________
Carpool ________________
Family Vehicle ________________
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What devices did I use after school yesterday? ENERGY BUCKS
Air Conditioning/Heating ________________
Travel in Vehicle _______________
Lights ________________
Computer ________________
Video Game System ________________
CD Player/Radio/iPod/mp3 Player ________________
TV/DVD Player _______
Telephone
Snack Preparation ________________
What devices were used at home last night?
Air Conditioning/Heating ________________
Microwave ________________
Stove/Oven ________________
Toaster Oven ______
Refrigerator ________________
Grill ________________
Lights ________________
TV/VCR/DVD Player _________
Shower/Bath ________________
Hair Dryer ________________
TotalEnergyBucksUsed ____________
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nsporting
Electricity
LESSON1
Explainwhateachofthecomponen
tsnumberedbelowdoestog
etelectricityfromthegeneratortotheconsumer.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1.Powerplant:______________________________
_________________________
__________________________
_____________
2.Step-uptransform
er:______________________
_________________________
__________________________
_____________
3.Transmissionline:________________________
___________________________________________________
______________
4.Powertower:_____________________________
_________________________
__________________________
_____________
5.Step-downtransformer:____________________
_________________________
__________________________
_____________
6.Distributionline:__________________________
_________________________
__________________________
_____________
7.Neighborhoodtra
nsformer:________________
_________________________
__________________________
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1. Dene energy.
2. Dene renewable.
3. Dene nonrenewable.
4. List the ten major energy sources and categorize them as renewable (R) or nonrenewable (NR).
1. ____________________________ 6. ___________________________________
2. ____________________________ 7. ___________________________________
3. ____________________________ 8. ___________________________________
4. ____________________________ 9. ___________________________________
5. ____________________________ 10. __________________________________
5. Make a list of the forms of energy and give an example of each.
1. _______________________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________________________
5. _______________________________________________________________________
6. _______________________________________________________________________
7. _______________________________________________________________________
8. _______________________________________________________________________
9. _______________________________________________________________________
6. Using The Energy I Used Todayworksheet, add up the number of activities that use electricity.
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Choose a format such as a newspaper article, postcard, bookmark, brochure, or yer to complete one of the
activities listed below.1. Describe what you do on a typical weekend and how your weekend would be dierent if you had no
electricity.
2. Describe the energy sources an early pioneer might have used for lighting, heating, cooking, andtransportation.
3. Looking at your Energy I Used Todaylist, how would you change your behavior if you had to reduce yourtotal energy expenses by 10 Energy Bucks?
4. Why is so much of the energy we use today in the form of electricity?
ConnectionsLESSON 1
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Using Energy at SchoolLESSON 2
Energy Use at School Diagrams
Your assignment is to draw three diagramsone of the entire school building, one of your classroom, and onof the work area your teacher assigns to you. Begin by making sketches of your school, classroom, and worarea on notebook paper.
The next three pages are blank grids. Look at the diagram sample below to help you draw your school diagramLook at the diagram on page 17 to help you draw your classroom and work area diagrams. When you thinyour sketches are accurate, draw your diagrams on the grids. Use the symbols below to indicate windows andoors.
Make your diagram of the school large, but leave empty space around the building because you will be addinto the outside later.
Make the classroom and work area diagrams as large as possible.
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My SchoolLESSON 2
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My ClassroomLESSON 2
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My Work Area: ______________________LESSON 2
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My Work Area: _______________________________________________________________
Members of My Work Group: _____________________________________________________
1. How many exterior doors does your work area have? ______ Interior doors? ______
2. How many windows does your work area have? ______
3. How many electrical outlets does your work area have? ______
4. How many light xtures does your work area have? ______
5. How many energy-consuming devices does your work area have? ______
6. How many heating/cooling devices or vents does your work area have? ______
Complete the chart below with data from your diagrams and the other work groups:
LOCATION DOORS WINDOWS LIGHTSELECTRICAL
DEICES
HEATING/COOLING
DEICES/ENTS
ELECTRICALOUTLETS
OTHER
BUILDING
CLASSROOM
OFFICE
LIBRARY
CAFETERIA
GYMNASIUM
Notes:
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Energy Use at Home Diagrams
Your assignment is to draw a diagram of your home like the example below. Begin by making sketches of youhome on notebook paper. If your home has several oors, make a sketch of each oor. The next two pages arblank grids. When you think your sketches are accurate, draw your diagram on the grids. If you have severaoors, use both pages. Use the symbols above to indicate windows and doors. Make your diagrams largbecause you will be adding to them throughout the unit.
Home Activity 1LESSON 3
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My Home 1LESSON 3
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My Home 2LESSON 3
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Energy Use at Home Diagrams
Your assignment is to draw diagrams of your kitchen and bedroom like the example below. Begin by makingsketches of the rooms on notebook paper. When you think your sketches are accurate, draw your diagrams othe grids on the next two pages. Use the symbols below to indicate windows, doors, electrical outlets, lightsceiling fans, appliances, and other electrical devices.
The sample diagram below is of a kitchen with a laundry room and pantry. It has three doors, two windowsand seven electrical outlets. There are two lights in the kitchen area and one ceiling fan with a light, one lighin the pantry, and one light in the laundry room. There are two labeled appliances in the laundry room (washeand dryer) and four labeled appliances in the kitchen (refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, and microwave). Therare also four smaller appliances in the kitchen that are not labeled. They are a garbage disposal, a coee makean electric can opener, and a toaster.
Home Activity 2LESSON 3
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My KitchenLESSON 3
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My BedroomLESSON 3
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Investigating Home Energy Use
1. What tools and steps did you use to make accurate diagrams of your home?
2. How many doors are in your home? ______
3. How many windows are in your home? ______
4. How many energy-consuming devices did you nd in your kitchen? ______
5. How many energy-consuming devices did you nd in your bedroom? ______
6. How many light bulbs are in my home? ______
7. How many of these light bulbs are CFLs? ______
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Choose a format such as a newspaper article, postcard, bookmark, brochure, or yer to complete oneof the activities listed below.
1. Describe the information that surprised you the most as you completed your Energy Use at Home diagrams
2. Describe one way your family wastes energy and what you could do to change that behavior.
3. Describe one way your family saves energy.
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Reading an Electric MeterLESSON 4
The meters below show the readings for the rst and last days of January. See if you can determine how much electricity was used during
the month. Read the meter dials and record the numbers on the lines below the dials. If the pointer is between two numbers, alwaysrecord the smaller number.
Electricity is measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh). One kWh is measured as one kilowatt (1,000 watts) of power consumed for one hour.
How much electricity was used in January? Lets nd out. Subtract the January 1 reading from the January 31 reading to nd the
kilowatt-hours of electricity that were used during January.
January 31 reading = ______________________
January 1 reading = ______________________
Electricity used = ______________________ kWh
If the power company charges eleven cents ($0.11) for every kilowatt-hour of electricity that is used, what is the cost of the electricity
that was used in January? Lets nd out. Multiply the kilowatt-hours of electricity used by the cost per kilowatt-hour.
____________ kWh X $0.11/kWh = $ ______________________
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Reading a Natural Gas MeterLESSON 4
The natural gas meters below show the readings for the rst and last days of January. See if you can determine how much natural gas was
used during the month. Read the meter dials and record the numbers on the lines below the dials. If the pointer is between two numbers,always record the smaller number.
Natural gas is measured in CF or cubic feet, a measure of its volumehow much space it occupies. A cubic foot of natural gas is a small
amount of fuel, so most gas meters measure natural gas in hundreds of cubic feetor CCF. The rst C means one hundred (from the
Greek numbering system).
100 cubic feet = 100 CF = 1 CCF
How much natural gas was used in January? Lets nd out. Subtract the January 1 reading from the January 31 reading to nd thevolume of natural gas that was used during January.
January 31 reading = _______________
January 1 reading = _______________
Natural gas used = ______________ CCF
The meter measures the natural gas in CCF, but the natural gas company charges by the amount of heat energy the gas contains. Heat
energy is measured in therms. One CCF of natural gas contains on average one therm of heat energy. If the gas company charges $1.37
for a therm of gas (the national average for residential customers in 2008), how much did the gas cost in January? (1 CCF = 1 therm)
______________ CCF gas used = _____________ therm of heat energy
Cost = ______________ therm X $1.37/therm = $ ______________
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School Utility MetersLESSON 4
On the diagrams below, record the readings of the electric and natural gas meters at your school. If your schools meters do not have dials
draw pictures of the meters on the bottom of the page and record the readings.
ELECTRIC METER NATURAL GAS METER
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Home Activity 1LESSON 4
Reading Your Electric Meter at Home1. Your rst assignment is to locate the electric meter at your home with the help of an adult, and add it to your home
diagram using the symbol to the right.
2. Your second assignment is to read your electric meter at the same time on two consecutive days and record the readings on the meter
faces below. Determine the amount of electricity used during the 24-hour period in kilowatt-hours, then calculate the cost of the
electricity used if the rate is $0.11 per kilowatt-hour. Finally, multiply the cost of electricity for one day by 30, to determine the cost of
electricity for a month if you use the same amount of electricity each day.
3. If you do not have access to your electric meter, use the meter readings of someone in the class to calculate costs.
Day 1 Date: ____________________ Time: ____________________
Day 2 Date: ____________________ Time: ____________________
Electricity Used: Day 2 Reading ____________ kWh
Day 1 Reading ____________ kWh
Electricity Used ____________ kWh
Cost for One Day: ______________ kWh x $0.11/kWh = $ _______________
Cost for One Month: $______________ x 30 days/mo. = $ _______________
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Home Activity 2LESSON 4
Reading Your Natural Gas Meter at Home1. Your rst assignment is to locate the natural gas meter at your home with the help of an adult, and add it to your
home diagram using the symbol to the right.
2. Your second assignment is to read your natural gas meter at the same time on two consecutive days and record the readings on the
meter faces below. Determine the volume of natural gas used during the 24-hour period (CCF), convert the volume to the amount
of heat energy used (therms), then calculate the cost of the natural gas used if the rate is $1.37 per therm. Finally, multiply the cost of
natural gas for one day by 30, to determine the cost of natural gas for a month if you use the same amount of natural gas each day.
3. If you do not have access to your natural gas meter, use the meter readings of someone in the class to calculate costs.
Day 1 Date: ____________________ Time: ____________________
Day 2 Date: ____________________ Time: ____________________
Natural Gas Used: Day 2 Reading ____________ CCF = _____________ therm
Day 1 Reading ____________ CCF = _____________ therm
Natural Gas Used ____________ CCF = _____________ therm
Cost for One Day: _____________ therm x $1.37/therm = $ _______________
Cost for One Month: $____________ therm x 30 days/mo. = $ _______________
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Measuring Energy Use
1. How many electric meters are there at your school? ______ Natural gas meters? ______
2. Does your school pay more or less than residential customers for energy?
3. If your family uses about the same amount of electricity each month, how much electricity would yourhome use in a year? ______________ kWh
4. How much would you pay for electricity for a year at a cost of $0.11/kWh? $ _______________
5. If you reduced your electricity consumption by 10 kWh per day, how much money would you save in ayear? $ _______________
6. The average household in the U.S. is expected to pay about $1,200 for electricity in 2010. How does youpredicted cost compare to the national average?
7. If your family uses about the same amount of natural gas each month, how much would your home usein a year? ______________ CCF
8. How much would you pay for natural gas for a year at a cost of $1.37/therm? $ _______________
9. If you reduced your natural gas consumption by 2 CCF per day, how much money would you save in ayear? $ _______________
10. The average household in the U.S. is expected to pay about $1,000 for natural gas in 2010. How doesyour predicted cost compare to the national average?
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Choose a format such as a newspaper article, postcard, bookmark, brochure, or yer to complete one of the
activities listed below.
1. Describe an easy way you and your family could reduce electricity consumption at home and how youmight get everyone in your family to join in your plan.
2. Describe one way that your school uses more electricity than it needs and how you might reduce thatconsumption.
3. Explain how to read an electric meter.
4. Compare the cost of electricity and natural gas in your area tothe national average costs.
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Insulation Investigation$EFFICIENCY
CONSERVATION
OBJECTIETo investigate the insulating properties of dierent materials.
MATERIALS2 Radiation cans
2 Thermometers
Insulating material
Tape
2 Rubber bands
PROCEDURE1. Remove the tops from the cans.
2. Use the insulating material to Insulate one can on the sides only.
3. Ask your teacher to ll both of your cans with hot water. Replace the tops.
4. Suspend a thermometer through the hole in each top, making sure it does not touch the bottom or the sides of the can.
5. On the chart below, record the temperature (C) of the water in the cans at two-minute intervals for 20 minutes. Your teacher will keep
track of the time with a timer.
6. Graph the results on the graph below.
DATA TABLE
TYPE OF INSULATION: ____________________________________
TIME (MIN) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Insulated
Uninsulated
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Home Activity$EFFICIENCY
CONSERVATION
Investigating Home Insulation and Inltration
READING
Pages 49 in your Energy SaversBooklet.
MATERIALSElectrical Outlet Switchplates and Gaskets
Screwdriver
Ruler
PROCEDURE1. With the help of an adult, measure the amount of insulation in the attic of your home:
_____ < 5 inches 2 points
_____ 5-10 inches 4 points
_____ > 10 inches 6 points
2. Open your outside doors and check the condition of the weather stripping between the doors and the door-frame.
_____ none 0 points
_____ poor 2 points
_____ fair 4 points
_____ good 6 points
3. Using the map on page 6 of the Energy SaversBooklet, determine in which Insulation Zone your home is located.
Zone ____________________
4. According to the map, what are the recommended R ratings in your Insulation Zone for the following:
Attic __________
Walls __________
Floors __________
5. Using the graphic on page 8 of the Energy SaversBooklet, decide with your family ve areas of your home you will check for air leaks.
1. _______________ 4. _______________
2. _______________ 5. _______________
3. _______________
6. Using the graph on page 9 of the Energy SaversBooklet, determine the top three ways air can escape from your home.
1. ____________________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________________
3. ____________________________________________________
ACTIONS1. With an adult, check the wall switches and electrical sockets for air leaks.
2. With an adult, install the switchplate and electrical outlet gaskets where air leaks are found.
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Insulation
1. In 20 minutes, how much did the temperature of the water in the uninsulated can change?
2. In 20 minutes, how much did the temperature of the water in the insulated can change?
3. After 20 minutes, what was the dierence in temperature between the insulated and uninsulated cans?
4. Which material was the best insulator?
5. Which material was the worst insulator?
6. What variables in the experiment might make the results unreliable?
7. How might you change the experiment to get more reliable results?
$EFFICIENCY
CONSERVATION
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Choose a format such as a newspaper article, postcard, bookmark, brochure, or yer to complete one of the
activities listed below.
1. Describe what you learned from the insulation experiment and how it relates to saving energy at home.
2. Encourage homeowners to make sure they have adequate insulation in their homes.
$EFFICIENCY
CONSERVATION
ConnectionsLESSON 5
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ENERGY SAVINGENERGY WASTING ENERGY SAVINGENERGY WASTING
COOLINGCOOLING
HEATING
ENERGY SAVING ENERGY WASTING
MATERIALS
Student Thermometer
PROCEDURE
1. After viewing the schools heating and cooling system, add it to you school diagram.
2. Find out the answers to the following questions:
Which system is in operation? ____________________________________
What energy source fuels the heating system? _________________________
What energy source fuels the cooling system? _________________________
3. Locate the thermostat in the classroom. Add the thermostat to your classroom diagram, using the star symbol above.
4. Record the temperature setting of the thermostat. _________
5. Using the thermometer, record the actual temperature of the classroom. ________
6. Using the Thermostat Temperature Guide below, determine whether your classroom is saving or wasting energy and by how much
________________________________________________________________
7. With your team, locate the thermostat in your work area and add it to your Work Area diagram.
8. Record the temperature setting of the thermostat. _________
9. Using the thermometer, record the actual temperature of the area. ________
10. Using the Thermostat Temperature Guide below, determine whether your area is saving or wasting energy and by how much
________________________________________________________________
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Thermostat Temperature Guide
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Investigating Thermostats
READING
Pages 10-15 in your Energy SaversBooklet.
MATERIALSThermostat Temperature Guide, page 36
PROCEDURE1. Locate the thermostat(s) in your home and add them to your home diagram using the star symbol above.
2. With the help of an adult, record the thermostat settings for your home:
Cooling Season:
_____ < 74 0 points_____ 74-75 2 points
_____ 76-77 4 points
_____ > 77 6 points
Heating Season:
_____ >74 0 points
_____ 72-74 2 points
_____ 69-71 4 points
_____ < 68 6 points
3. We change our furnace lters this many times a year:
_____ Never 0 points
_____ Once 2 points
_____ 2-3 times 4 points
_____ > 3 times 6 points
4. Are there any heat-emitting devices located near the thermostat(s)? How would this aect the operation of the thermostat?
5. Show your family the Thermostat Temperature Guide and explain how it can help your family save money and energy.
Decide with your family two ways you can save energy on heating and cooling:
1. __________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________
6. Post the Thermostat TemperatureGuide in a prominent place as a reminder to you and your family.
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Home Heating and Cooling
1. What is the main source of heat for your home (natural gas/electricity/propane/wood-burning stove)?
2. Does your home have a replace, wood stove, or other space heater to provide additional heat?
3. How is your home cooled (central air conditioning/window air conditioners)?
4. Does your family use ceiling fans or other fans to circulate air?
5. Does your home have a programmable thermostat to control the temperature?
6. Does your family use blinds and drapes to help control temperature in your home?
7. Does your home have storm windows and doors?
8. Does your home have an attic fan?
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Choose a format such as a newspaper article, postcard, bookmark, brochure, or yer to complete one of the
activities listed below.
1. What area of your house stays the warmest, what area stays the coolest, and why?
2. What are some ways you can be comfortable in your home without adjusting the temperature and usingmore energy?
3. List four ways your family could save energy when heating and cooling your home and explain.
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Water Heating Investigation$EFFICIENCY
CONSERVATION
OBJECTIETo investigate hot water heating and use.
READING
Page 16 ofEnergy SaversBooklet.
MATERIALS1 Flow Meter Bag
1 Hot Water Gauge
PROCEDURE1. Add the water heating system symbol (use symbol above) to your school diagram.
2. What energy source fuels the water heating system? _______________________
3. Record the energy eciency of the system from the EnergyGuide Label on the water heating system. ______________________________
4. Record the temperature setting of the thermostat. __________________
With the help of an adult :
5. Locate all hot water sources in your assigned work area and list them below.
With the Flow Meter Bag, measure the water ow of all sources and record on the chart below. SAFETY: Measure only COLD water with
the Flow Meter Bag.
With the Hot Water Gauge, measure the temperature of the hot water at all sources and record on the chart. SAFETY: BE CAREFUL no
to touch the water.
6. Determine and record the recommended temperature setting from page 16 of the Energy Savers booklet.
7. Gather data from the other teams and add below .
LOCATION WATER FLOW RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURE ACTUAL TEMPERATURE
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Home Activity 1$EFFICIENCY
CONSERVATION
Investigating Home Water Heating and Usage
READING
Pages 1617 in your Energy SaversBooklet.
MATERIALSHot Water Gauge
Flow Meter Bag
Kitchen Sink Aerator
Bathroom Sink Aerator
Low Flow Showerhead
Teon Tape
PROCEDUREWith the help of an adult:
1. Locate the water heater and add it to your home diagram using the symbol above.
2. Read and record the temperature setting of the water heater. _________________
3. Locate the EnergyGuide label and record the eciency rating. ________________
_____ uses the most energy 0 points
_____ uses more than average energy 2 points
_____ uses the average energy 3 points
_____ uses less than average energy 4 points
_____ uses the least energy 6 points
4. Use the Hot Water Gauge to measure the temperature of the hot water in your bathroom sink. __________
ACTIONS1. Use the Flow Meter Bag to measure how much COLD water your main shower uses. If the showerhead is NOT ecient, install the low
ow showerhead and measure again.
2. Use the Flow Meter Bag to measure how much COLD water your main bathroom sink and kitchen sink use. If they are NOT ecient, instal
the energy ecient aerators and measure again.
LESSON 7
The ToolsHot Water Gauge: Measures the temperature of your hot water. See instructions on plastic card.
Flow Meter Bag: Measures the amount of water ow. Instructions are on the bag.
Aerators: Reduce the water ow without reducing pressure. The smaller aerator is for the main bathroom sink; the larger aerator is for
kitchen sink. Install using instructions for showerhead.
Teon Tape: Ensure a tight seal for showerhead and aerators.
WATER FLOW BEFORE INSTALLATION AFTER INSTALLATION
Main Shower
Main Bathroom Sink
Kitchen Sink
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$EFFICIENCY
CONSERVATION
Home Activity 2LESSON 7
Comparing EnergyGuide LabelsYour family needs to buy a new water heater. Water heaters usually last a long time10 years or moreso you can save a lot of money
on an energy ecient one. Use the chart below to gure out which water heater to buy, comparing the information on the EnergyGuide
labels.
How many years will it take before you begin to save money?
How much money will you have saved after seven years?
Water Heater 1: Purchase Price: $375.00 Water Heater 2: Purchase Price: $250.00
WATER HEATER 1 EXPENSES COST TO DATE WATER HEATER 2 EXPENSES COST TO DATE
Purchase Price Purchase Price
Year One Year One
Year Two Year Two
Year Three Year Three
Year Four Year Four
Year Five Year Five
Year Six Year Six
Year Seven Year Seven
Water HeaterNatural Gas XYZ CompanyCapacity (first hour rating): Model XXYZ
60 gallons RP 38
Based on standard U.S. Government tests
Compare the Energy Use of this Water
Heater with Others Before You Buy.
This Model Uses
250 therms/year
Energy Use (therms/year) range of all similar modelsUses Least Uses Most
Energy Energy245 295
Therms/year is a measure of energy use. Your utility company uses it to compute yourbill. Only models with first hour ratings of 56 to 64 gallons are used in this scale.
Natural gas water heaters that use fewer therms/year cost less to operate.This models estimated yearly operating cost is:
$343Based on a 2008 U.S. government national average cost of $1.37 per thermfor natural gas. Your actual operating cost will vary depending on your localutility rates and your use of the product.
Important: Removal of this label before consumer purchase is a violation of Federal law (42 U.S.C. 6302).
1
Water HeaterNatural Gas ABC CompanyCapacity (first hour rating): Model ABCD
60 gallons RP 38
Based on standard U.S. Government tests
Compare the Energy Use of this Water
Heater with Others Before You Buy.
This Model Uses
280 therms/year
Energy Use (therms/year) range of all similar modelsUses Least Uses Most
Energy Energy245 295
Therms/year is a measure of energy use. Your utility company uses it to compute yourbill. Only models with first hour ratings of 56 to 64 gallons are used in this scale.
Natural gas water heaters that use fewer therms/year cost less to operate.This models estimated yearly operating cost is:
$384Based on a 2008 U.S. government national average cost of $1.37 per thermfor natural gas. Your actual operating cost will vary depending on your localutility rates and your use of the product.
Important: Removal of this label before consumer purchase is a violation of Federal law (42 U.S.C. 6302).
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Water Heating and Usage
1. Do you have an electric or natural gas water heater?
2. How old is your water heater?
3. Is your water heater wrapped with an insulating blanket?
4. Is your water heater set at the recommended temperature? If not, what is the setting? ________
5. How ecient is your water heater according to the EnergyGuide label?
6. Did you install the low-ow showerhead and aerators? Why or why not?
7. Use the chart on page 17 of your Energy Savers Bookletto determine the top uses of hot water in yourhome:
1. _________________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________________
$EFFICIENCY
CONSERVATION
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Choose a format such as a newspaper article, postcard, bookmark, brochure, or yer to complete one of the
activities listed below.
1. What can you and your family do to reduce your hot water use?
2. What did you learn using the Hot Water Gauge and the Flow Meter bag?
3. Explain how buying an energy ecient appliance can save money,even if it costs more to buy.
$EFFICIENCY
CONSERVATION
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Windows Investigation$EFFICIENCY
CONSERVATION
OBJECTIETo investigate windows and air inltration.
READING
Pages 1819 ofEnergy Savers Booklet.
MATERIALS1 Pencil
1 Piece of tape
1 Piece of tissue paper (1 x 12)
PREPARATION
Tape a piece of tissue paper to the end of a pencil as shown in the picture.
PROCEDURE
IN THE CLASSROOM
1. Examine the window(s) in your classroom and record your observations.
Direction windows face ________________________________
Single or double pane _________________________________
Special coating ______________________________________
Blinds or shades _____________________________________
Locking mechanism __________________________________
Caulking and weatherstripping ____________________________
Other observations ___________________________________2. Use the pencil with the tissue paper to check for air inltration around the windows when they are closed. The tissue paper will utter i
any air is inltrating. Record your observations.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
IN THE WORK AREA
1. Examine the window(s) in your work area and record your observations.
Direction windows face ________________________________
Single or double pane _________________________________
Special coating ______________________________________
Blinds or shades _____________________________________ Locking mechanism __________________________________
Caulking & weatherstripping ____________________________
Other observations ___________________________________
2. Use the pencil with the tissue paper to check for air inltration around the windows when they are closed. The tissue paper will utter i
any air is inltrating. Record your observations.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Investigating Windows and Air Inltration
READING
Pages 1819 in your Energy Savers Bookletwith your family.
MATERIALSPencil with tissue paper.
PROCEDURE1. Examine the windows in your home and record your observations.
Number of windows _____
Age of windows _____
_____ single pane - no storm windows 0 points_____ single pane with plastic sheeting 2 points
_____ single pane with storm windows 4 points
_____ double pane 6 points
_____ double pane with gas ll 8 points
Special coating _____ yes _____ no
Heavy blinds or shades _____ yes _____ no
Awnings over South or West facing _____ yes _____ no
Locking mechanism _____ yes _____ no
Caulking and weatherstripping _____ yes _____ no
Other observations __________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Use the pencil with the tissue paper to check for air inltration around the windows when they are closed. The tissue paper will utter if
any air is inltrating. Record your observations.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Home Activity$EFFICIENCY
CONSERVATION
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Windows And Air Inltration
1. Was there air inltration from any of the windows in your classroom or work area?
2. Are any of the windows in your classroom or work area cracked or broken?
3. How would you rate the overall energy eciency of your schools windows?
4. What could you do besides replacing the windows to make your schools windows more energy ecient?
5. Was there air inltration from any of the windows in your home?
6. Are any of the windows in your home cracked or broken?
7. How would you rate the overall energy eciency of your homes windows?
8. What could you do besides replacing the windows to make your homes windows more energy ecient?
$EFFICIENCY
CONSERVATION
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Choose a format such as a newspaper article, postcard, bookmark, brochure, or yer to complete one of the
activities listed below.
1. What can you and your family do to make your windows more energy ecient?
2. What did you learn by examining your windows and investigating air inltration through your windows?
3. List Energy Saving Tips for windows.
$EFFICIENCY
CONSERVATION
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Comparing Light Bulbs
READING
Pages 2021 in your Energy Savers Booklet.
MATERIALSCompact Fluorescent light bulbs
PROCEDURE1. With your family, examine the pictures and the data of the incandescent (IL) and compact uorescent (CFL) bulbs below.
2. Notice that the amount of light produced by the bulbs is the same, but the wattage, the cost, and the life of the bulbs are dierent.
3. With you family, use The Facts of Light Worksheeton the next page to determine the amount of money you can save by using CFLs instead
of incandescent light bulbs.
ACTIONReplace incandescent light bulbs in your home with CFLs.
Incandescent Compact Fluorescent
Home Activity
LESSON 9
Note: Figures are based on prices from a national hardware retailor, 2010
Cost: $0.50 each
Light Output: 1600 Lumens
Energy Used: 100 Watts
Life: 1,500 hours
Cost: $3.00 each
Light Output: 1600 Lumens
Energy Used: 23 Watts
Life: 10,000 hours
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Facts of Light Worksheet
How much can you save with CFLs?The chart below has two bulbs that produce the same amount of light. You might put bulbs like these into astudy lamp. One bulb is an incandescent; the other is a CFL. Which one is the better bargain?
Lets do the math and compare the two light bulbs.
Cost of bulbs = number of bulbs x price per bulbIncandescent bulbs = 10 bulbs x $0.50 per bulb = $_____________________
CFL bulbs = 1 bulb x $3.00 per bulb = $_____________________
Cost of electricity = kilowatt-hours used x price per kilowatt-hourIncandescent bulbs = 1,000 kWh x $0.11 per kWh = $_____________________
CFL bulbs = 230 kWh x $0.11 per kWh = $_____________________
Life cycle cost = cost of bulbs + cost of electricityIncandescent bulbs = ____________________ + ____________________ = ______________________
CFL bulbs = ____________________ + ____________________ = ______________________
LESSON 9
COST OF BULB INCANDESCENT BULB COMPACT FLUORESCENT (CFL)
Life of Bulb (how long it will burn) 1,000 hours 10,000 hours
Number of bulbs to get 10,000 hours 10 bulbs 1 bulb
x Price per bulb $0.50 $3.00
= Cost of bulbs for 10,000 hours of light $_____________________ $_____________________
COST OF ELECTRICITY INCANDESCENT BULB COMPACT FLUORESCENT (CFL)
Total Hours 10,000 hours 10,000 hours
x Wattage 100 watts = 0.10 kW 23 watts = 0.023 kW
= Total kWh consumption 1,000 kWh 230 kWh
x Price of electricity per kWh $0.11 $0.11
= Cost of Electricity $_____________________ $_____________________
LIFE CYCLE COST INCANDESCENT BULB COMPACT FLUORESCENT (CFL)
Cost of bulbs $_____________________ $_____________________
+ Cost of electricity $_____________________ $_____________________
= Life Cycle Cost $_____________________ $_____________________
ENIRONMENTAL IMPACT INCANDESCENT BULB COMPACT FLUORESCENT (CFL)
Total kWh consumption 1,000 kWh 230kWh
x Pounds (lb) of carbon dioxide per kWh 1.6 lb/kWh 1.6 lb/kWh
= Pounds of carbon dioxide produced _____________________ _____________________
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Lighting
1. What types of lights are used in your school?
2. How many total light bulbs are in your home? ______
3. How many compact uorescent light bulbs are in your home?
_____ No CFLs 0 points
_____ 1-2 CFLs 2 points
_____ 3-4 CFLs 4 points
_____ > 4 CFLs 6 points
4. How much money did you and your family calculate you could save by replacing one incandescent bulbwith a CFL?
5. If you replaced ve incandescent bulbs with CFLs, how much money could you save?
6. Did you install the CFL from your kit in your home?
7. When you replace an incandescent bulb with a CFL, what measurement should you use to make sure youare getting a comparable light bulb?
8. If a nightlight uses only $0.02 of electricity per year and lasts a lifetime, how much would you pay forelectricity if you used the nightlight for 80 years?
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DID YOU KNOW?
Only 10 percent of the energy used by
an incandescent bulb produces light.
The rest is given o as heat.
Choose a format such as a newspaper article, postcard, bookmark, brochure, or yer to complete one of the
activities listed below.
1. What factors make some people reluctant to use CFLs?
2. Convince someone to replace incandescent bulbs with CFLs.
3. Inform someone about the benets of CFLs.
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Appliances and Machines
OBJECTIETo measure the electricity consumption of machines and calculate their yearly operating costs.
BACKGROUND
Electricity consumption is measured in killowatt-hours (kWh). A killowatt is equal to 1,000 watts. A Kill A Watt monitor can measure the
electrical consumption of machines and electrical appliances. The average cost of a kWh of electricity for schools is $0.10 per kWh.
MATERIALSKill A Watt monitor
PROCEDURE
1. As a class, select three machines in the classroom to investigate.2. As a work group, select one machine in your work area to investigate. Measure the number of watts the machines use over a six-minute
period of time using the Kill A Watt monitor. Record the type of machine and the wattage used in the chart below.
3. Multiply the wattage by 10 to calculate the hourly consumption in watts. Record.
4. Divide by 1,000 to calculate usage in kilowatts. Record.
5. Estimate the number of hours the machine is used each week and record.
6. Multiply the hours per week by 40 (for a 40-week school year) and record the hours of use per year.
7. Multiply kW per hour by the hours per year to determine kWh per year. Record.
8. Record the average rate of $0.10 per kWh or the actual rate your school pays.
9. Multiply kWh per year by the rate to determine yearly cost.
10. Collect data from the other work groups to complete the chart.
ELECTRICAL
DEICE
WATTS
6 MIN
WATTS
60 MIN
kW
1 HOUR
HOURS PER
WEEK
HOURS PER
YEARkWH PER YEAR RATE $/kWH
YEARLY
COST
Measuring Electricity Use
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Appliances and EnergyGuide Labels
READING
Pages 2230 in your Energy Savers Booklet.
MATERIALSRefrigerator Thermometer
Dollar bill
PROCEDURE1. With the help of an adult, test the seal on the door of your refrigerator. To do this, you will need a dollar bill. Close the door over the
dollar bill so that it is half in and half out of the refrigerator. Grasp the end of the bill with both hands by the corners and pull slowly an
steadily. Do not try to jerk it; it might tear.
_____ comes out easily 0 points_____ comes out fairly easily 2 points
_____ comes out with diculty 4 points
_____ does not move 6 points
2. Use the Refrigerator Thermometer to measure the temperature of your refrigerator and freezer and record in the chart below.
APPLIANCE TEMPERATURE SAFE ZONE (F)
Refrigerator 37-40
Freezer Section 0-5
Separate Freezer 0 or Colder
3. Look around your house for large or small appliances that have Energy Star labels
on them. Explain to your family that the Energy Star means the appliances meet
strict energy eciency standards. What Energy Star appliances did you nd?
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
4. Take a trip with your family to a store that sells large appliances, such as
refrigerators. Using the blank EnergyGuide labels on the next two pages, record
information from the EnergyGuide labels on two models of dierent appliances,
such as refrigerators and dishwashers. Make sure that one appliance of each
set is an energy ecient model. Make sure you also record the price of each
appliance.
5. Use the charts at the bottom of the pages to calculate the payback periods of the
energy ecient models of each set of appliances.
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Payback PeriodsLESSON 10
APPLIANCE 1 EXPENSES COST TO DATE APPLIANCE 2 EXPENSES COST TO DATE
Purchase Price Purchase Price
Year One Year One
Year Two Year Two
Year Three Year Three
Year Four Year Four
Year Five Year Five
Year Six Year Six
Year Seven Year Seven
Year Eight Year Eight
Year Nine Year Nine
Year Ten Year Ten
Appliance: Brand:
Size: Model:
Based on standard U.S. Government tests
Compare the Energy Use of this Appliance
with Others Before You Buy.
This Model Uses
Energy Use range of all similar modelsUses Least Uses Most
Energy Energy
Appliance: Brand:
Size: Model:
Based on standard U.S. Government tests
Compare the Energy Use of this Appliance
with Others Before You Buy.
This Model Uses
Energy Use range of all similar modelsUses Least Uses Most
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Payback PeriodsLESSON 10
APPLIANCE 1 EXPENSES COST TO DATE APPLIANCE 2 EXPENSES COST TO DATE
Purchase Price Purchase Price
Year One Year One
Year Two Year Two
Year Three Year Three
Year Four Year Four
Year Five Year Five
Year Six Year Six
Year Seven Year Seven
Year Eight Year Eight
Year Nine Year Nine
Year Ten Year Ten
Appliance: Brand:
Size: Model:
Based on standard U.S. Government tests
Compare the Energy Use of this Appliance
with Others Before You Buy.
This Model Uses
Energy Use range of all similar modelsUses Least Uses Most
Energy Energy
Appliance: Brand:
Size: Model:
Based on standard U.S. Government tests
Compare the Energy Use of this Appliance
with Others Before You Buy.
This Model Uses
Energy Use range of all similar modelsUses Least Uses Most
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1. How many machines in your classroom or assigned area are Energy Star rated? How many are not?
Energy Star Not Energy Star
1. _______________________________________ 1. _______________________________________
2. _______________________________________ 2. _______________________________________
3. _______________________________________ 3. _______________________________________
4. _______________________________________ 4. _______________________________________
5. _______________________________________ 5. _______________________________________
6. _______________________________________ 6. _______________________________________
2. What machines did your team measure with the Kill A Watt monitor?
3. How energy ecient was the seal on your refrigerator?
4. Were the temperatures of your refrigerator and freezer within the Safe Zones?
5. If not within the Safe Zones, did you and your family adjust the temperature?
6. What kinds of appliances did you compare and what were the payback periods for the more ecientmodels?
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Choose a format such as a newspaper article, postcard, bookmark, brochure, or yer to complete one of the
activities listed below.
1. Describe a Kill A Watt monitor and explain how it can help save energy.
2. Describe the concept of payback period and how it applies to energy ecient appliances.
3. Encourage someone to purchase energy ecient appliances.
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In many of the activities, you and your family rated your energy consumption and eciency. Now you will add all of those points togethe
to determine your familys overall rating. Share this information with your family.
Your Ratings
Page 33: Insulation Points: _____
Weatherstripping Points: _____
Page 37: Cooling Points: _____
Heating Points: _____
Furnace Filter Points: _____
Page 41: Water Heater Points: _____
Page 46: Windows Points: _____
Page 51: Lighting Points: _____
Page 54: Refrigerator Points: _____
TOTAL Points _____
Rating Guide
40 or more points EXCELLENT
3039 points GOOD START but theres more you can do
29 or fewer points Make a commitment today to save energy at home and at school
Savings Plan
Make a list of things your family can do to save energy and money.
Your Family Rating
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activities listed below.
1. What are the most important things you have learned about energy and how to save it?
2. What about energy would you like to know more about?
3. What things do you think you and your family will do to save energy at home?
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Saving Energy Glossary
aerator a device used to add air to the water coming out of a faucet
ampere a measure of the ow of electric current
appliance any piece of equipment, usually powered by electricity, that is used to perform a particular function; Examples of
common appliances are refrigerators, clothes washers and dishwashers, conventional ranges/ovens and microwave
ovens, humidiers and dehumidiers, toasters, radios, and televisions
coal-red plant power plant that uses coal as the fuel to generate electricity
compact
uorescent
a light bulb consisting of a gas-lled tube and a magnetic or electronic ballast; Electricity ows from the ballast
through the gas, causing it to give o ultraviolet light. The ultraviolet light excites a white phosphor coating on the
inside of the tube. This coating emits visible light. A compact uorescent light bulb uses less energy and produces less
heat than a comparable incandescent bulb.
current the ow of electricity through a conductor
energy the ability to do work or make a change
energyconservation
saving energy through behavior changes and installing energy ecient devices
energy eciency the ratio of the energy delivered by a machine to the energy supplied for its operation; often refers to reducing energy
consumption by using technically advanced equipment without aecting the service provided
EnergyGuide label the label on an appliance that shows how much energy the appliance uses in comparison to similar appliances
Energy Star a federal government program that recognizes the most energy ecient machines with a logo
ow meter bag a device that measures the rate of ow of water
gasket a material used to make a joint or seal airtight.
gauge an instrument for or a means of measuring or testing
incandescent a type of electric light in which light is produced by a lament heated by electric current; The most common example
is the type you nd in table and oor lamps.
insulation a material used to separate surfaces to prevent the transfer of electricity, heat, or sound
inltrate to pass into or through
kilowatt a unit of power, used to measure electric power or consumption. A kilowatt equals 1,000 watts
Kill A Watt monitor a device that measures the amount of electrical energy used by a machine
kilowatt-hour
(kWh)
a measure of electricity dened as a unit of work or energy, measured as one kilowatt (1,000 watts) of power expended
over one hour; one kWh is equivalent to 3,412 Btu
kinetic the energy of motion
landscaping the use of plants to modify or ornament a natural landscape
lumen a measure of the amount of light produced by a bulb
nonrenewables fuels that cannot to be renewed or made again in a short period of time, such as petroleum, natural gas, coal, propane,
and uranium
payback period the length of time you must use a more expensive energy ecient appliance before it begins to save you money in
excess of the additional upfront cost
R-value a measure of a materials resistance to heat ow in units of Fahrenheit degrees x hours x square feet per Btu; the higher
the R-value of a material, the greater its insulating capability
renewables fuels that can be made or used again in a short period of time, such as solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, and water
therm a measure of the amount of thermal energy (or heat) that can be produced by natural gas
thermostat a device that controls the amount of heating and cooling produced and/or distributed
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transmission
system
an interconnected group of electric lines and associated equipment for moving or transferring electricity in bulk
between points of supply and points of delivery
volt a unit of measure of electric potential
watt a unit of measure of electric power
weatherization to make a house better protected against the eects of weather
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Post-Survey
Circle the correct answer. If you do not know the answer, leave the question blank. Do not guess.
1. The energy in petroleum, natural gas, coal, and biomass is stored as __________________.
a. thermal energy b. chemical energy c. kinetic energy
2. Almost half of all electricity in the U.S. is produced by __________________.
a. uranium b. hydropower c. coal
3. Renewable energy sources account for what percent of total energy consumption in the U.S.?
a. 7 % b. 12 % c. 25 %
4. Electric meters in homes measure electricity use in __________________.
a. volts b. watts c. kilowatt-hours
5. The amount of heat energy in natural gas is measured in __________________.
a. cubic centimeters b. therms c. degrees Fahrenheit
6. The average cost of a kilowatt-hour of electricity for homes in the U.S. is __________________.
a. $1.00 b. $0.50 c. $0.11
7. A material that slows the movement of heat is called __________________.
a. insulation b. conduction c. barrier
8. The biggest cost in the American home is __________________.
a. lighting b. controlling indoor temperature c. operating appliances9. A device the controls temperature is called a/an __________________.
a. thermometer b. insulator c. thermostat
10. Most appliances are powered by __________________.
a. natural gas b. electricity c. propane
11. Energy Star approved lights reduce lighting energy use in your home by how much?
a. 10 20 % b. 25 50 % c. 50 75 %
12. Which household appliance uses the most energy?
a. refrigerator b. television c. dishwasher
13. A water heater should be set at __________________.
a. 120F b. 150F c. 180F
14. Most heat escapes from a house through the __________________.
a. windows and doors b. walls and ceiling c. air ducts
15. The average yearly electric bill in the U.S. is __________________.
a. $1,200 b. $2,200 c. $3,200
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Pre-Survey
Circle the correct answer. If you do not know the answer, leave the question blank. Do not guess.
1. The energy in petroleum, natural gas, coal, and biomass is stored as __________________.
a. thermal energy b. chemical energy c. kinetic energy
2. Almost half of all electricity in the U.S. is produced by __________________.
a. uranium b. hydropower c. coal
3. Renewable energy sources account for what percent of total energy consumption in the U.S.?
a. 7 % b. 12 % c. 25 %
4. Electric meters in homes measure electricity use in __________________.
a. volts b. watts c. kilowatt-hours
5. The amount of heat energy in natural gas is measured in __________________.
a. cubic centimeters b. therms c. degrees Fahrenheit
6. The average cost of a kilowatt-hour of electricity for homes in the U.S. is __________________.
a. $1.00 b. $0.50 c. $0.11
7. A material that slows the movement of heat is called __________________.
a. insulation b. conduction c. barrier
8. The biggest cost in the American home is __________________.
a. lighting b. controlling indoor temperature c. operating appliances9. A device the controls temperature is called a/an __________________.
a. thermometer b. insulator c. thermostat
10. Most appliances are powered by __________________.
a. natural gas b. electricity c. propane
11. Energy Star approved lights reduce lighting energy use in your home by how much?
a. 10 20 % b. 25 50 % c. 50 75 %
12. Which household appliance uses the most energy?
a. refrigerator b. television c. dishwasher
13. A water heater should be set at __________________.
a. 120F b. 150F c. 180F
14. Most heat escapes from a house through the __________________.
a. windows and doors b. walls and ceiling c. air ducts
15. The average yearly electric bill in the U.S. is __________________.
a. $1,200 b. $2,200 c. $3,200
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Additional Resources
Change the World
Change the World, take the ENERGYSTAR Pledge to do your part to saveenergy and help ght global warming.
www.energystar.gov
Energy Hog
This interactive video game is full ofsound eects, cartoon characters,and activities that teach about energyeciency.
www.energyhog.org
Energy Kids Page
Energy Ant hosts this site containingenergy facts, fun and games, classroomactivities, and more.
www.eia.doe.gov/kids
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Southern Company
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