Friday June 22, 2014

Energy Hog Challenge

Don’t be an Energy Hog!learn how to conserve energy in

your home!

Community Name

The Kitchen

Of all the places in your home, the fridge is a favorite hang out for

Energy Hogs.

It takes a lot of energy to keep your stove hot when cooking food. Using the microwave or a toaster

oven can save energy!

Energy Hog Hiding Places

Energy Hog Hiding Places

The Bedroom

Energy Hogs love to snack on old fashioned light bulbs because they

waste SO MUCH energy!

In fact, 90% of the energy that goes into the light bulb is wasted as heat -

that’s why they are so hot to the touch!

Energy Hog Hiding Places

The Bathroom

Did you Know? The sink and shower use the most water in your home? It takes a lot of

energy to heat up water for your home, so try not to waste hot

water.

Take 10 minute showers!

Energy Hog Scavenger HuntTake the Energy Hog

Challenge and find out if you have Energy

Hogs (energy wasters) lurking in your home!

Energy Hog Hiding Places

The Living Room

Windows are easy access for Energy Hogs!

All good HOG BUSTERS check their windows to see if they need to be weather-stripped or if any cracks

need to be sealed up!

Important WordsCompact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFL’s) – CFL’s (squiggly lights) are four times more efficient and last up to ten times longer than regular bulbs. They come in different sizes and shapes and can be placed nearly anywhere a regular bulb is used.Electricity – The kind of power used for things that plug into the wall (like a toaster or TV). We make electricity by using coal, natural gas and oil. Energy Star® - A label that you find on things like your fridge and stove. It means that they use less energy and save money.Weather-Stripping – Something you can put around your windows and doors to keep air out.