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Deep Reductions in Energy Use: Practical Steps for Sustainable Living

Learn about the challenges of energy use, tips for reducing consumption, and the impacts of energy choices on the environment and economy. Discover strategies for energy independence and community resilience.

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Deep Reductions in Energy Use: Practical Steps for Sustainable Living

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  1. Deep Reductions in Energy Use: Some Suggestions A. Tamasin Sterner Pure Energy Lancaster, PA www.PureEnergyAudits.com

  2. Tonight We Will… • Hear about some energy-related challenges we face globally and locally • Ponder what we can do locally and in our own homes to work with these challenges

  3. Problems for the US • Gas and oil on the way out, and may be effectively gone by 2030 • The climate is changing • The economy is struggling • Energy costs are rising • Locally, PPL likely to raise costs 40% in 2010

  4. Problems for the US • Efficiency gains are netting zero conservation results due to population growth, increased size of houses and connected loads. • Electric intensity per capita has more than tripled in the US since 1960, and cutting greenhouse gas emissions requires using less electricity if earth is to remain a good place to live.

  5. Reduced Energy Useis the key • Even if the only problem we face is increased energy costs, many people will be in trouble, especially the most vulnerable population

  6. A Natural Experiment: Cuba • Let’s look at what happened in Cuba when the Soviet Union fell, the US embargo was tightened, and people were forced to adapt to very little available energy • Watch video, 10 minutes

  7. GapMinder Website • It took a several years for Cuba to get back on it’s feet economically • Show website www.gapminder.org

  8. So what can you do? Reduce Use Now! • Most everyone lives somewhere… start with your house. • Black Balloons video

  9. Source: Mark Fortney, PHRC

  10. What does my bill pay for?

  11. Source: Mark Fortney, PHRC

  12. “Family Controls”Behavior Change The best investment by far! • Learn as much as you can about how you use energy • Think before you use energy • How does this affect me? Everyone else? • Tell the truth – stay conscious • Take authentic action

  13. IT and Entertainment are Important to Address Source: Ecos Consulting, “Final Field Research Report”, 2007

  14. Newer, Larger Televisions Use Even More Energy than older CRTs Source: Ecos Consulting, “Final Field Research Report”, 2007

  15. Desktop Computers use more energy than today’s CRT TVs Source: Ecos Consulting, “Final Field Research Report”, 2007

  16. My Big Gulp: Home Entertainment Center • Energy Star 37” LCD TV • 1W Stdby, 149 W On • VCR/DVD • 7 W Stdby, 17W On • Cable Box, HDTV DVR • 25 W Stdby, 35 W On • Stereo/Home Theater • 2 W Stdby, 65 W On • CD Player • 2 W Stdby, 10 W On • Sub-woofer • 7 W Stdby, 15 W On Power strip Saves 0.5 kWh/day Danny Parker, FSEC, 2006

  17. Computer Use Monitor accounts for about ½ the use 17” color monitor uses about 35% more energy than a 14” color monitor Laser printers draw about 1/3 of print power when on standby– 100W or so Screen savers don’t save energy Laptops use a small fraction of the energy that desktops use Activate the Power Management Functions Turn off monitor if not using > 20 min. and both CPU and monitor if not using for > 1 hour Check DOE & www.energystar.gov for great stuff on this.

  18. Smart-Strip http://www.smarthomeusa.com/Shop/Smart-Energy/Smart-Strip/

  19. Kill A Watt EZ (kWh) Meter Displays: Volts Amps VA Hertz Power Factor kWh Cost Elapsed Time www.p3international.com

  20. Take Steps • If you can’t get to zero energy quickly… • Phase in your plan • Case Study

  21. Our House, Phase 1, 1998 • High efficiency boiler • Energy Star appliances • White roof • Super insulation

  22. Our House, Phase 2 • Total lighting change-out • Ducted dehumidifier • High efficiency heat pump

  23. Our House, Phase 3 • Closed cell foam basement insulation • Home offices updated

  24. Our House, Final Phase • Emergency Preparation

  25. Suggested Goal To be energy independent as a family and community. WHY? • To protect our family and our community • Maintain, even improve our quality of life • Reduce climate change • Use our current energy resources to move toward better energy production

  26. How Do We Prepare? • Build on community needs, wants, values • Create broad alliances • Develop community specific strategies and solutions • Mobilize climate champions • Make success visible – share results

  27. WEAVE Resources • Resource list available as a download at www.PureEnergyAudits.com

  28. Where are We Headed? • Watch The Shift video

  29. Blue Moon Enterprise slides • Get a grip on how much electricity you use! • How much do we really pay for electricity?

  30. Energy Cost & Value Cost/Unit x Unit/MBtu = Cost/Mbtu

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