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Home Energy Efficiency and the NELC
Anthony Magliozzi
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Learning OutcomesAn understanding of energy efficiencySimple suggestions to save your wallet and
the environmentWhy an energy audit makes senseThe NELC and its purposeSigning up for an audit and expectations
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Electric Bills in the United States
eia.gov
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What could you spend the savings on?
• Let’s estimate 25% savings using 2012 numbers:• $107.28 * 0.25 = $26.82/month• $26.82 * 12 months = $321.84/year
1288 gumballs!!!
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Where do we use energy in our homes?
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What is energy efficiency?Energy efficiency is the ratio between the
useful output of an energy conversion machine and the input, in energy terms. The useful output may be electric power, mechanical work, or heat.
Our definition? Using less energy to provide the same service.
Fact: 100 million homes, or 80% of US houses, are built with no regard to energy efficiency!
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Examples of Energy Efficiency
http://www.designrecycleinc.com/led%20comp%20chart.html
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Examples of Energy Efficiency
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Examples of Energy Efficiency
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Examples of Energy Efficiency
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Examples of Energy Efficiency
*4-5 actions = noticeable drops in utility bills
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Which refrigerator uses more energy?
2005 Kenmore minifridge
2014 full-size
Kenmore fridge
The 2005 Kenmore
minifridge uses double the amount of energy as
the new 2014
Kenmore model.
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How can I become more energy efficient?Find places in your home where energy is being
used unnecessarilyExamples: Overloaded power cords, plugged in
appliances which are rarely used, poorly ventilated units such as your AC unit outside
Practice energy efficient practicesClosing shades during the day in the summertime to
keep the home cool. Using EnergyStar servicesWatt Meters at the Pattee/Paterno Library on
campus!Get a home energy audit!
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Top Five Suggestions made to Homeowners:1. Adding insulating to pipes and attic*2. Sealing windows and doors*3. Energy efficient appliances*4. Replacing an old, inefficient furnace or
heating/cooling system5. Replacing thermostats with programmable
models*
*Do it yourself projects
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What is a home energy audit? Why a home energy audit?Assess how much energy your home
usesRecommended improvements that
will help you save your bottom line! Health and Safety top priority during
audits“Seal it tight, ventilate right!”
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The NELC is a Penn State initiative devoted to promoting energy independence through student engagement in the local community
The NELC gives free home energy audits to many communities in Pittsburgh, State College, and Philadelphia.
Why are the energy audits free?Training for Penn State students, producing
more effective, efficient energy audits, research on the energy market
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The NELC’s Past ExperienceFrom small houses to large houses100+ energy audits have been done in 18
months!
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Our Reports
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Signing up for a free home energy audit is simple!
1. Go to sustainability.psu.edu/nelc
2. Click “Request a FREE Home Energy Audit!” on the right side.
3. Fill out a small questionnaire to give us more information about your concerns!
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Example QuestionsWhat is your house’s primary energy source?
(Electric, Fuel Oil, natural gas, etc…)What year was the house built?Is it a single family house?Are there any questions or concerns you have
about your home?
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NELC is looking to expand to other Penn State campuses!About the class Contact Dr. Dave Riley at