deep reductions in energy use: some suggestions
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Deep Reductions in Energy Use: Some Suggestions. A. Tamasin Sterner Pure Energy Lancaster, PA www.PureEnergyAudits.com. 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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Deep Reductions in Energy Use:
Some SuggestionsA. Tamasin Sterner
Pure EnergyLancaster, PA
www.PureEnergyAudits.com
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
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
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.
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
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
GapMinder Website►It took a several years for Cuba to get
back on it’s feet economically
►Show websitewww.gapminder.org
So what can you do? Reduce Use Now!
►Most everyone lives somewhere… start with your house.
►Black Balloons video
Source: Mark Fortney, PHRC
What does my bill pay for?What does my bill pay for?
Source: Mark Fortney, PHRC
“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
Power1%
Lighting1%
Personal hygiene0.4%
Telephony2%
Small appliances
5%
Information technology
31%
Entertainment60%
Other9%
Source: Ecos Consulting, “Final Field Research Report”, 2007
IT and Entertainment are Important to Address
Newer, Larger Televisions Use Even More Energy than older CRTs
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N=78 of 78 N=4 of 4 N=2 of 2 N=11 of 11 N=1 of 1 N=4 of 4 N=7 of 7CRT LCD Plasma Rear Projection
TELEVISION TELEVISION / DVD TELEVISION / DVD /VCR
TELEVISION / VCR
Ener
gy (k
Wh)
Active
Low Power
Standby
Source: Ecos Consulting, “Final Field Research Report”, 2007
Desktop Computers use more energy than today’s CRT TVs
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N=39 of 43 N=7 of 7 N=17 of 17 N=20 of 21Desktop Laptop CRT LCD
COMPUTER COMPUTER DISPLAY
Ener
gy (k
Wh)
Active
Low Power
Standby
Source: Ecos Consulting, “Final Field Research Report”, 2007
My Big GulpMy Big Gulp: : Home Entertainment CenterHome 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
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.
Smart-Strip
http://www.smarthomeusa.com/Shop/Smart-Energy/Smart-Strip/
Kill A Watt EZ (kWh) MeterKill A Watt EZ (kWh) Meter
Displays:VoltsAmpsVAHertzPower FactorkWhCostElapsed Time
www.p3international.com
Take Steps►If you can’t get to zero energy quickly…►Phase in your plan
►Case Study
Our House, Phase 1, 1998►High efficiency boiler►Energy Star appliances►White roof►Super insulation
Our House, Phase 2►Total lighting change-out►Ducted dehumidifier►High efficiency heat pump
Our House, Phase 3►Closed cell foam basement insulation►Home offices updated
Our House, Final Phase►Emergency Preparation
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
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
WEAVE Resources►Resource list available as a download at
www.PureEnergyAudits.com
Where are We Headed?►Watch The Shift video
Blue Moon Enterprise slides
►Get a grip on how much electricity you use!
►How much do we really pay for electricity?
Energy Cost & ValueFuel
SourceUnit Btu/
UnitUnit/Mbtu
Cost/Unit
Cost/Mbtu
Crude Oil Barrel 6,300,000 0.16 $95.00 $15.20
Heating Oil Gallon 140,000 7.14 $3.05 $21.78
Propane Gallon 92,000 10.87 $3.00 $32.61
Natural Gas Therm 100,000 10 $1.25 $12.50
Gasoline Gallon 125,000 8 $3.00 $24.00
Mixed Wood Cord 20,000,000 0.05 $295.00 $14.75
Electricity kWh 3,412 293 $0.10 $29.30
Cost/Unit x Unit/MBtu = Cost/Mbtu