Understanding Basic Energy Issues An overview of the E 3 A User Guide

Outline – Energy basics Energy pyramid Context of energy production and use – Sources and uses of energy – Carbon and energy – Understanding your energy consumption

Energy Pyramid

Sources and uses of Energy

Sources and Uses of Energy – What does it do?

Sources and Uses of Energy – Where does it come from?

Sources and Uses of Energy – Where do I use it in my home?

Carbon and energy – The carbon cycle

Carbon and Energy – Sources

Understanding your energy consumption – Residential energy use Source: 2007 Buildings Energy Data Book, Table , 2005 energy cost data.

Understanding you energy use – Prices

Supplemental Information and Bibliography Additional information on micro-hydropower and a full list of resources used to develop the E3A Material are available at: