Introduction and Background The Energy Efficient Home Energy Audits and Calculators Approaches to Saving Energy New

New Technology Energy Conservation Incentives Conclusion

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Definition -Energy conservation is the practice of decreasing the quantity of energy used. It may be achieved through efficient energy use, in which case energy use is decreased while achieving a similar outcome, or by reduced consumption of energy services. Energy conservation may result in increase of financial capital, environmental value, national security, personal security, and human comfort. Individuals and organizations that are direct consumers of energy may want to conserve energy in order to reduce energy costs and promote economic security. Industrial and commercial users may want to increase efficiency and thus maximize profit

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Sustainable Energy A three legged stool 1) Conservation Use less! 2) Improve Efficiency Technology and do more with less 3) Renewable Energy Invest in the future

Household Consumption

Texas 14,000 kw hour/year Ontario 10,000 kw hour/year California 6,500 kw hour/year Netherlands 3,000 kw hour/year

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How energy is used For an annual energy in Ontario homes bill of $2,000

Space heating 57-62% Water heating 20-21% Appliances 12-13% Lighting 4-5% Cooling 0-7%

$1,140 - $1,240 $400 - $420 $240 - $260 $80 - $100 $0 - $200

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Typical Annual Heating Costs Geothermal $407 Natural Gas $773 - $1,186 Electric $1,017 Fuel Oil $2,076 - $2,976 Propane $2,082 - $2,968 Wood Pellet $ Wood

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Annual Water Heating Costs Geothermal Assisted Electric $170 Natural Gas $180-$320 Electric $300-$530 Fuel Oil $516-$591 Propane $520-$650 Solar $120-$210

Appliance Watts Annual Use Cost Clothes Dryer 5000 1200 122.70 Clothes Washer 500 600 6.12 Computer 200 1200 24.60 Dishwasher 1300 156 16.08 Food Freezer 350 252 25.92 Microwave Oven 1000 600 6.12 Stove(Oven) 5000 6000 612.20 Fridge 500 900 92.40 Television 100 240 24.60 Air Conditioner 1000 1100 113.00

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Quick Tips to save energy in the home Improving a homes air tightness can reduce consumption by 15-40% Front loading washers use 50% less electricity and up to 50% less water Programmable thermostat 2 for 1 Microwave ovens use up to 75% less Laptop computers use 90% less Buying Energy Star appliances can save 25%+

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Electricity Efficiency Tips - Save energy with these simple, practical tips. Many of these suggestions dont require tools or out-ofpocket expense. Watch over time to see your energy efficiency increase and your savings grow. Go to the OPA website for a complete list and interactive forum for all appliances and heating and cooling devices : http://www.everykilowattcounts.com/toolsand-tips/

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Green Buildings The typical house can cause twice the greenhouse gas emissions of the typical car Buildings use 12% of the total water consumed, contribute 30% of our greenhouse gases contribute 65% of the waste output and consume 70% of the total electricity consumed by Canadians