3. Natural GasElectricity

7. Appliance Annual Cost Savings Lifetime Cost Savings Microwave $1.64$21.02 Washer $1.87$16.80 Television $3.27$42.05 Dishwasher $11.22$100.78 Dryer $44.88$403.12 Refrigerator $95.72$1,565.10 Total $158.59$2,148.87 Source: http://www.santafenm.gov/index.aspx?nid=1861

8.  Assumes 5 hours of active use per day  Source: http://www.nrdc.org/air/energy/energyeff/tv.pdf Photo: US EPA (external power supply)

10. Source: Schelly et al, Environment and Behavior, September 2010 RMHS started off using less electricity than other schools RMHS also decreased its energy use the most of the 3 schools since 2000 despite the same technology RMHS even uses less electricity/square foot than the LEED-certified school