Energy Savings 101

Presented by

Craig Whittaker

Where were we then?

1970 - President Nixon establishes the EPA

Where were we then?

Leisure suits & big engines

Where were we then?

President Jimmy Carter lectures America - in a sweater

Where are we NOW?2008: Congress called in four energy experts from the

organizations below to testify about what they felt was the best way for America to battle

the ‘new’ energy crisis. BP Oil

Cambridge Energy Partners

Academia

The ‘experts’ came back with a united three-part answer:

Conserve!Conserve!

Conserve!

Other suggestions - refine technology of renewable sources of power:

• Wind • Solar • Wave • Thermal • Tidal • Various biomass

And surprisingly:

Drill baby,

Drill!!!!!!!

The Basics of Conservation in 2009

Use products with the ENERGY STAR© Label.

Get an energy audit to identify performance issues and make recommendations to repair.

Seal up the cracks.Improve insulation if necessary.Check on ductwork and HVAC.Watch your personal energy habits.

The ENERGY STAR© Label

When your office replaces items, look for the blue ENERGY STAR© Label. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy have worked with manufacturers and retailers to create this distinctive label that signifies Energy Efficiency.

Consider an Energy Analysis

Duct Blast and Blower Door Testing

Adding insulation almost always pays for itself

Programmable ThermostatsOld version – knob allowed more air into coal fueled fire

New version – auto setbacks can pay for itself in 1 year

Habits

‘Phantom’ power loss. Cords shown with power OFF!

‘Smart Strip’ one solution to reduce phantom power loss

ConclusionWe all have a responsibility and more

importantly the ability to affect change in the energy we use and the usage of those close to us. Every bit of energy reduction has an exponential effect on our planet’s atmosphere. When coupled with the efforts of the person next to you, and so on, conservation can change the world.

Questions???

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