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Go Green!

Go Green!. Andrea Williams Extension Educator Family & Consumer Sciences/4-H-YD. Conserve & Protect our Natural Resources . Go green! . Little steps = big energy and money savings. What is energy, anyway?. E = mc 2. Why do we care about energy?. Photo: Microsoft clipart.

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Go Green!

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  1. Go Green! Andrea Williams Extension Educator Family & Consumer Sciences/4-H-YD Conserve & Protect our Natural Resources

  2. Go green! Little steps = big energy and money savings

  3. What is energy, anyway? E = mc2

  4. Why do we care about energy? Photo: Microsoft clipart

  5. Why do we care about energy? Photo: Microsoft clipart

  6. Take a whole house approach… Save money and energy without sacrificing comfort! Photo: U.S. Department of Energy

  7. home energy use

  8. Prioritizing Common Denominators Unique needs

  9. biggest part of utility bill? 1

  10. Space Heating Photo: Microsoft clipart

  11. Reduce space heating costs … adjust the thermostat

  12. More Ways to Reduce Space Heating Costs Change filters Close damper Schedule tune-ups ONE TWO THREE

  13. Even More Ways to Reduce Space Heating Costs! Photo: U.S. Department of Energy Add insulation Check ductwork

  14. Last bit about space heating … Building Envelope

  15. 2nd 2

  16. space cooling Photo: ENERGY STAR

  17. What to do about space cooling…

  18. 3rd 3

  19. water heating Diagram: U.S. Department of Energy

  20. 4 Ways to Reduce Water Heating Costs STEP ACTION ONE TWO THREE FOUR Use less hot water Turn down thermostat Insulate water heater Upgrade efficiency

  21. 4th 4

  22. Lighting Photos: ENERGY STAR

  23. 2 Ways to Reduce Lighting Costs Photo: National Archives

  24. ACTION 2 more ways to reduce lighting costs

  25. 5th 5

  26. Computers & Electronics Photo: Microsoft clipart

  27. 4 Ways to Reduce Computers & Electronics Costs STEP ACTION ONE TWO THREE FOUR Manage power Turn machines off Use power strips Unplug chargers

  28. 6th 6

  29. Large appliances *Not including refrigerators Photo: Microsoft clipart

  30. Clothes Washers and Dryers Photo: Microsoft clipart

  31. Dishwasher & Stove Photo: Microsoft clipart

  32. 7 7th

  33. Refrigeration Photo: Microsoft clipart

  34. 4 Ways to Reduce Refrigeration Costs STEP ACTION ONE TWO THREE FOUR Cover and wrap food Close door Test door seal Check temperature

  35. Refrigerator Retirement Savings Calculator http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=refrig.calculator

  36. 8 8th

  37. Other WHAT IS OTHER, Exactly?

  38. 4 Ways to Reduce “Other” Costs STEP ACTION ONE TWO THREE FOUR Small electric devices Heating elements Motors Outdoor grills

  39. Annual Appliance Cost Cost/Year Electric blanket Microwave oven Television Dehumidifier Well pump Home computer Aquarium/ terr. Dishwasher Electric cooking Freezer Water bed heater Clothes dryer Washing machine Refrigerator Pool pump Spa (pump & heater) $0 $42 $83 $125 $166 $208 $0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500

  40. Don’t be overwhelmed…

  41. Federal Level Tax Credits & Rebates HOME ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT TAX CREDITS RESIDENTIAL RENEWABLE ENERGY TAX CREDITS

  42. Last message… Photo: Oklahoma State University

  43. Thank you! Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service

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