1. Topic 7 – Energy Consumption
Heat and Temperature

2. Give it a Try
Make a list of your everyday activities that require energy.
How could we reduce our energy consumption?

3. Reduce energy consumption by…
Home:
Reduce energy consumption by…
Energy Efficient Lighting
Devices that control power consumption of appliances
Low flow shower heads

4. Approximately 50% of the oil used in Canada is used by cars and trucks
Transportation:
Approximately 50% of the oil used in Canada is used by cars and trucks
Which uses a lot of energy and causes pollution

5. Actions you can take: Walking, biking, public transportation, car pool
Combine outings into one efficient trip
Drive fuel efficient vehicles
Any other ideas?

6. Is the biggest energy user
Industry:
Is the biggest energy user
They have offices and factories that need to be lit
Multiple computers, photocopies, and other office machines
Factories use energy to produce products
Energy Audits to reduce energy consumption
Identify energy inefficiencies and ways to become more efficient

7. cogeneration
a method of energy conservation by which waste heat or energy from one industry is used by another industry