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

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

3. Energy Pyramid

4. Sources and uses of Energy

5. Sources and Uses of Energy – What does it do?

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

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

8. Carbon and energy – The carbon cycle

9. Carbon and Energy – Sources

10. Understanding your energy consumption – Residential energy use Source: 2007 Buildings Energy Data Book, Table 4.2.1., 2005 energy cost data.

11. Understanding you energy use – Prices

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