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SOURCES OF ENERGY SMART METER LANE ENERGY CONSUMPTION ENERGY CONSERVATION WILD CARD 10 20 30 40 50
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SOURCES OF ENERGY - 10 Name ALL FOUR NON-RENEWABLE energy sources
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SOURCES OF ENERGY – 10 Coal Oil Natural Gas Nuclear Energy http://www.solarpowernotes.com/renewable-energy/images/non%20renewable%20energy%20sources.jpg
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SOURCES OF ENERGY - 20 Name ALL SIX RENEWABLE energy sources
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SOURCES OF ENERGY – 20 BIOMASS ENERGY WIND ENERGY SOLAR ENERGY GEOTHERMAL ENERGY HYDRO ENERGY WAVE & TIDAL ENERGY http://www.rebltd.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/image007.gif
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SOURCES OF ENERGY - 30 Name ONE advantage and ONE disadvantage of using COAL
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SOURCES OF ENERGY – 30 ADVANTAGESDISADVANTAGES Plentiful on EarthNon-renewable Well established technologyVery dirty burning fuel Not expensiveAir pollution Contributes to climate change http://www.chemistryexplained.co m/photos/coal-3347.jpg
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SOURCES OF ENERGY - 40 Name ONE Advantage and ONE Disadvantage of BIOMASS ENERGY
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SOURCES OF ENERGY – 40 AdvantagesDisadvantages RenewableBurning still contributes to climate change Can be grown close to where it is needed (reduce transportation costs) Displaces land that could be used for food (could increase the cost of food) http://auslaoconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/civic_biomass.jpg
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SOURCES OF ENERGY - 50 Why should we consider using a mixture of renewable and non-renewable energy sources?
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SOURCES OF ENERGY – 50 Non-renewable energy sources have well establish technology (cheaper), but will eventually run out. Some also have serious health & environmental concerns Renewable energy sources can have expensive start up costs and the technology has not yet been perfected http://images.all-free-download.com/images/graphiclarge/balance_scale_clip_art_10655.jpg
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SMART METER LANE - 10 When are OFF-PEAK hours on WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS?
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SMART METER LANE – 10 ALL DAY! http://www.hydroone.com/TOU/PublishingImages/TOU-Times.jpg
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SMART METER LANE - 20 How can you save energy and money when you do laundry?
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SMART METER LANE – 20 Use COLD water (and off peak hours) http://www.aahoalodging.biz/newImage/big/1418405650_shutterstock_27013595.jpg
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SMART METER LANE - 30 Which costs MORE: BASEBOARD (Electric Heat) or GAS FURNACE?
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SMART METER LANE – 30 BASEBOARD HEATERS (Electric Heat) http://www.homeadditionplus.com/images/home_pics/Baseboard_Heating_Element_Cover.jpg
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SMART METER LANE - 40 What is a SMART METER?
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SOURCES OF ENERGY 2 – 40 Keeps track of how much energy you use AND WHEN you use energy http://diginomica.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/smart-meter.jpg
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SMART METER LANE - 50 What are THREE ways that you can reduce energy consumption in your home?
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SMART METER LANE – 50 Take shorter showers Take showers instead of baths Don’t turn your air conditioner on high Use off-peak hours Wash your clothes in cold water Turn off the lights when you are not in the room Don’t leave appliances on when you are not using them
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ENERGY CONSUMPTION - 10 What units do we use when reading an energy meter?
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ENERGY CONSUMPTION –10 kWh (KILOWATT HOURS) http://www.egenergy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/energy-meter.jpg
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ENERGY CONSUMPTION -20 Name THREE ‘Energy Hogs’
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ENERGY CONSUMPTION –20 ATTIC OLD REFRIGERATORS WINDOWS HOT WATER OLD FASHIONED LIGHT BULBS
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ENERGY CONSUMPTION - 30 What is the current reading of this energy meter?
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ENERGY CONSUMPTION –30 16857 kWh
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ENERGY CONSUMPTION -40 What is phantom power?
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ENERGY CONSUMPTION – 40 When a device draws power even when it says that it is OFF http://etech.uci.edu/files/2012/05/power-outlet.jpg
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ENERGY CONSUMPTION -50 Before renting an apartment, what is ONE question you should ask?
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ENERGY CONSUMPTION –50 Are utilities included? What utilities are included? What kind of heat does the apartment use (electric or gas)? What is the average monthly electricity cost? http://images.clipartpanda.com/inquest-clipart-57920-stock-image-by-leo-blanchette.jpg
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ENERGY CONSERVATION - 10 Name a solution to one ‘Energy Hog’
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ENERGY CONSERVATION – 10 Attic – insulation Old fashioned light bulbs – CFL bulbs Hot Water – shorter showers Fridge – upgrade to ENERGY STAR appliance Windows – use caulking
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ENERGY CONSERVATION - 20 Explain payback period
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ENERGY CONSERVATION – 20 The amount of time a consumer must use a system before beginning to benefit from the energy savings because of the higher investment cost
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ENERGY CONSERVATION - 30 Based on the following Energuide label, how much energy will this appliance use in one year?
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ENERGY CONSERVATION – 30
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ENERGY CONSERVATION - 40 What is ONE way that Bradford District High School changed their school to help conserve energy?
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ENERGY CONSERVATION – 40 Upgraded lighting in classrooms, cafeteria & gym Occupancy sensors
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ENERGY CONSERVATION - 50 Name TWO Initiatives that help convince consumers to conserve energy?
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ENERGY CONSERVATION – 50 Energy Savings Kit Home Reno Rebate Peaksaver PLUS Smart Wash Washing Machine Rebate saveONenergy Incentives (Bradford District High School)
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WILD CARD - 10 What is ONE way that you can save money on heating & cooling in your house?
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WILD CARD – 10 Maintenance Programmable Thermostat Insulation Weatherstripping or Caulking
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WILD CARD - 20 Describe one way that you can reduce the energy consumption of your appliances.
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WILD CARD – 20 Water heater – Tankless water heater Fridge – improved insulation & seals (ENERGY STAR) Dryer – automatic sensors Washer – front-loading
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WILD CARD - 30 How can you increase your fuel economy?
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WILD CARD – 30 Combine errands into one trip Stop idling! Regularly service your vehicle Keep tires inflated
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WILD CARD - 40 What are TWO effects of climate change?
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WILD CARD – 40 Melting sea ice Melting land ice Rising seawater temperature More frequent extreme weather Changing ocean chemistry (water is more acidic) Changing ecosystems
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WILD CARD - 50 What is TWO characteristics of a SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SYSTEM?
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WILD CARD – 50 Limited impact on environmental and human health Availability of renewable and reliable energy for future generations Less reliance on non-renewable energy sources Access of affordable energy for entire global population
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