energy challenge lunch n' learn | 10/2011
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Lunch n' Learn presentation on energy efficiencyTRANSCRIPT
Reducing Energy Waste in Your Home
Neely Crane-Smith | October 12th, 2011
The Minnesota Energy Challenge Presents
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How Our Homes Use (and Waste) Energy
Smart No/Low Cost Ways to Save
Local Energy Resources
Today’s Agenda
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Heating and Air Conditioning – 55%
Lights and Electronics – 20%
Appliances – 15%Water Heating – 10%
How Minnesota Homes Use Energy
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Good Habits Good Products Good Investments
The Recipe for an Energy Smart Home
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Water Heating
Safety and Efficiency
Set Your Water Heater to 120°
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Water Heating
High Efficiency Water Fixtures
2.0 gallons per minute
or less
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Water Heating
Wash ‘Em Cold
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Appliances
Out With the Old
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Lights and Electronics
Lights and Electronics
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Lights and Electronics
Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
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Lights and Electronics
How to Buy the Right CFL
Recycle Your CFLs for Free!
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Flashlights
Holiday Lights
Night Lights
Under-Counter Lighting
Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)
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Lights and Electronics
Fun for the Whole Family!
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Computer
Television
DVD Player
Video Game Console
Cell Phone Charger
Microwave
Coffee Maker
Phantom Load
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Lights and Electronics
Computer Power Management
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Heating and Air Conditioning
Get With the Program
8 for 8
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Heating and Air Conditioning
Put a Damper On It
$ Savings
Use programmable thermostat (8 for 8) $91/year
Close your fireplace damper $23/year
Install 5 compact fluorescent light bulbs $25/year
Fight phantom load $14/year
Get rid of the beer fridge $96/year
Wash clothes in cold water $86/year
Install 1 high efficiency showerhead $35/year
Set water heater to 120 degrees $10/year
$380 a year
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Good Habits Good Products Good Investments
The Recipe for an Energy Smart Home
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Have Last Year’s Ice Dams Melted Yet?
Good Investments
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Attic Insulation and Air Sealing
Wall InsulationNew Heating Equipment
Good Investments
Top Three Home Energy Improvements
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Home Energy Audits
~ $50
~ $100
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+ Minneapolis only
+ One-on-one energy visit with direct install
+ Assistance with financing, contractors and rebates
+ $400 of services/materials for $30
+ mnces.org
Home Energy Squad Community Energy Services
Residential Energy Programs
+ CenterPoint Energy gas and Xcel Energy electric
+ Direct installation
+ Utilities cover the cost of labor
+ Starts at $50 for basic package
+ homeenergysquad.net
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The Minnesota Energy Challenge
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Action Guides
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Join the Wells Fargo Team!
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Join the Wells Fargo Team!
