“less is more”
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“Less is more”. Tim is the average homeowner. How will I be able to afford these appliances?. Where do I start?. Tim. What appliances are right for my home?. What has prevented the average house owner from owning and investing in these electrically efficient technologies?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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“Less is more”
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Tim is the average homeowner
TimWhere do I
start?
How willI be able to afford these appliances?
What appliances are
right for my home?
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An epidemic of waste has spread throughout homes across America. The average American lives in a
home with both inefficient appliances and house features.
There are many new appliances that have been developed to reduce electricity use.
What has prevented the average house owner from owning and investing in these electrically efficient
technologies?
Initial cost and lack of knowledge have prevented home owners from making “energy
star” choices.
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Some Products that can reduce energy consumption:
• An Energy Star qualified television uses 40% less energy
• Average plasma television consumes 441 kWh of electricity per year (Home Electronics, 2010).
• Switching to an Energy star television would save 176.4 kWh per year.
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Some Products that can reduce energy consumption:
• Wireless routers use up to 48 kWh of electricity per year (Energy Star).
• Small improvements over a large customer base can have a huge impact on energy savings.
• Energy efficient routers run on 41% less energy (Justin, 2008). Switching to an efficient router would save 20 kWh of energy per unit.
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Some Products that can reduce energy consumption:
• A washing machine that is not Energy Star will consume 1,030 kWh of energy per year (FEMP Designated Product: Clothes Washers)
• An energy star washing machine will run on 30% less energy and use 50% less water (Energy Star).
• Switching to an Energy Star washer would save 309 kWh of energy a year.
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Some Products that can reduce energy consumption:
• Inefficient dishwashers use 573 kWh of electricity a year
• The most efficient models on the market can operate only using 204 kWh of electricity per year.
• This is a savings of 369 kWh of electricity per year (Dishwashers).
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“ElectroLess is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping average homeowners use energy resources more efficiently through reducing the cost of energy
conservation and education. ElectroLess will facilitate bulk buying of efficient technology, circulate a bi-monthly efficiency publication and provide home
energy audits.”
ElectroLess Mission Statement
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National Structure
Board of Trustees
Chairperson
Fundraising/Sponsorship Coordinator
Publicity/Media DirectorBusiness Manager
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Suggested Chapter Structure
*President
*Vice President
Event Coordinator *Secretary*Treasurer *HEAT
*Position Required
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ElectroLess will make energy efficient technologiesmore affordable to the average home owner by networking large purchases of appliances. Since
purchases are bought in bulk, cheap prices will bepassed on to ElectroLess customers.
Bids are taken from companies and the best deal is chosen.
ElectroLess
Orders are placed online.
Appliances are distributed
to customers.
Pacific Ocean
San Diego
Long Beach
California
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Will feature new electrically efficient appliances for the home
Contains articles on national and community efforts to reduce energy consumption
Tips and suggestions on how to change lifestyles to increase electrical efficiency
Magazines will be free. Advertising spaces in magazine will provide sufficient funds to create and distribute magazine.
Other services provided by ElectoLess: Bimonthly Magazine
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Free assessments will be given to home owners to target areas where energy consumption can be reduced.
House insulation, window treatments, green appliances and more
Free Energy Audits
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Sponsor conferences that display new green technologies.
Homeowners will be capable of viewing demonstrations of new appliances.
ElectroLess will send out representatives to local high schools to increase awareness of energy conservation.
Technology Conferences and High School Awareness.
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Phase One – Establish project goals and milestones, and conduct research
Phase Two – Perform job searches and appoint applicants to their positions.
Phase Three – Solicit investments, donations, fund-raising etc.
Phase Four – Begin volunteer recruitment, establish local chapters, and execute distribution of our magazine and other information.
Phase Five – Begin bulk ordering and home energy audits
Phase Six “Nonstop Phase” – ElectroLess will continue to expand, evaluate success and plan for the future.
Timeline
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ElectroLess will mostly be self-sustaining.
Funds will be raised through magazine advertisements.
Fundraisers would be held to initially get the project started. Large companies would be encouraged to donate.
EPA Environmental Education Grants Unclaimed Stimulus Money
How ElectroLess Will Be Funded
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Tim is now green!
Tim uses less electricity
Tim’s utility bills are lower
Tim wastes less water
Tim is happier
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Questions