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Why reduce residential energy

consumption

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The 5th Fuel

• “Energy efficiency is the 5th Fuel... the lowest cost alternative and emissions-free”

Jim Rogers, CEO, Duke Energy

• Since 1973, energy efficiency improvements have reduce consumption by 43 quads (US energy

usage is about 100 quads/year)

Energy Consumption About

Inefficient energy usage

• Production of electricity is inefficient

– Coal 31% efficient/Oil 36-40%

– Transmission line loss 7.2%

Energy Consumption About

Where your money goesEnergy Consumption Spending

8.00%

7.00%

10.00%

6.00%

2.00%

5.00%

13.00%

49.00%

Annual Energy Bill for a typical Single Family Home of

app. $2,000

Others

Electronics

Lighting

Washer & Dryer

Dishwasher

Refrigerator

Water Heater

Heating and Cooling

Overall SavingsEnergy Consumption Savings

Help yourselfEnergy Consumption Savings

Where can we save? Costs

Do-it-yourself efficiency improvements (10-30%) $

Heating/Cooling (60%) $$$

Hot Water (60%) $$

Lighting (75%) $

Standby Power and Electronics (50%) $

Appliances (20-30%) $$

Modifying Habits, Awareness (10%) Free