1. SARAH BORLAND AND JINNY CHOI PERIOD 2 Energy Efficiency and Consumption

2. Energy Efficiency Consumption A way of minimizing the growth in energy consumption. The method must deliver more services for the same energy input, or the same services for less energy input. The expenditure of a resource Definitions

3. RESIDENTIAL CONSUMPTION OF ENERGY

4. HEATING AND COOLING This is the energy source that is used the MOST by Americans. HEATING: Uses Natural Gases and Electricity COOLING: Uses mostly Electricity

5. DOORS AND WINDOWS **Windows must meet the ENERGY STAR guidelines of having a balance of: Solar energy coming in and heat going out

6. INSULATION AND WEATHERIZATION **Without proper installation, energy and money can be wasted **Can save up to 10% on bills

7. LANDSCAPING **Efficient landscaping can lower the cost of heating and cooling in peoples homes

8. APPLIANCES **The National Appliance Energy Conservation Act (1987): Set standards for appliances to meet the minimum energy efficiency **13% of household consumption ** Think about purchase price and operating price

9. LIGHTING **6% of total energy bill **Halogen is more efficient than incandescent **Halogen incandescent bulbs last 3 times longer and use 25% less energy

10. WATER HEATING ** About 18% of utility ** Second largest expense **How to make it more efficient: 1. Use less 2. Turn down Thermostat 3. Insulate Pipes 4. Buy new/more efficient one

11. TRANSPORTATION & INDUSTRY Industry: About 30.8% of total energy consumed Companies need to find the most efficient methods due to competition Transportation: 28% of total energy consumption The average American uses 670 gallons of gasoline a year Fuel efficient models are key

12. SUSTAINABILITY & THE FUTURE Sustainability is crucial in ensuring the basic needs of our future generation: that we have, and will continue to have, the water, materials, and resources to protect human health and our environment. The three pillars of sustainability: 1. Economic Growth 2. Environmental Protection 3. Social Progress

13. NEGATIVES POSITIVES -Sustainability in the short run is expensive and difficult to achieve -Wealth and prosperity will decrease over time. -Many companies have conflicting definitions of the idea of “sustainability.” -Clean air, clean water, and whole ecosystems will have an increased value -Ensure the wellbeing of our future n generation ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSUMPTION

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