SOURCES OF ENERGY

SMART METER LANE

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

ENERGY CONSERVATIO

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SOURCES OF ENERGY - 10

• Name ALL FOUR NON-RENEWABLE energy sources

SOURCES OF ENERGY – 10

• Coal• Oil

• Natural Gas• Nuclear Energy

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• Name ALL SIX RENEWABLE energy sources

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• BIOMASS ENERGY• WIND ENERGY• SOLAR ENERGY

• GEOTHERMAL ENERGY• HYDRO ENERGY

• WAVE & TIDAL ENERGY

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• Name ONE advantage and ONE disadvantage of using COAL

SOURCES OF ENERGY – 30 ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES

Plentiful on Earth Non-renewable

Well established technology Very dirty burning fuel

Not expensive Air pollution

Contributes to climate change

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• Name ONE Advantage and ONE Disadvantage of BIOMASS ENERGY

SOURCES OF ENERGY – 40 Advantages Disadvantages

Renewable Burning still contributes to climate change

Can be grown close to where it is needed (reduce transportation costs)

Displaces land that could be used for food (could increase the cost of food)

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• Why should we consider using a mixture of renewable and non-renewable energy sources?

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• Non-renewable energy sources have well establish technology (cheaper), but will

eventually run out. Some also have serious health & environmental concerns

• Renewable energy sources can have expensive start up costs and the technology

has not yet been perfected

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• When are OFF-PEAK hours on WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS?

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• ALL DAY!

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• How can you save energy and money when you do laundry?

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• Use COLD water (and off peak hours)

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• Which costs MORE: BASEBOARD (Electric Heat) or GAS FURNACE?

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• BASEBOARD HEATERS (Electric Heat)

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• What is a SMART METER?

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• Keeps track of how much energy you use AND WHEN you use energy

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• What are THREE ways that you can reduce energy consumption in your home?

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• Take shorter showers• Take showers instead of baths

• Don’t turn your air conditioner on high• Use off-peak hours

• Wash your clothes in cold water• Turn off the lights when you are not in the room

• Don’t leave appliances on when you are not using them

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• What units do we use when reading an energy meter?

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• kWh (KILOWATT HOURS)

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• Name THREE ‘Energy Hogs’

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• ATTIC• OLD REFRIGERATORS• WINDOWS• HOT WATER• OLD FASHIONED LIGHT

BULBS

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• What is the current reading of this energy meter?

ENERGY CONSUMPTION –30

• 16857 kWh

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• What is phantom power?

ENERGY CONSUMPTION – 40

• When a device draws power even when it says that it is OFF

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• Before renting an apartment, what is ONE question you should ask?

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• Are utilities included?• What utilities are included?

• What kind of heat does the apartment use (electric or gas)?

• What is the average monthly electricity cost?

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• Name a solution to one ‘Energy Hog’

ENERGY CONSERVATION – 10

• Attic – insulation• Old fashioned light bulbs – CFL bulbs

• Hot Water – shorter showers• Fridge – upgrade to ENERGY STAR appliance

• Windows – use caulking

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• Explain payback period

ENERGY CONSERVATION – 20

• The amount of time a consumer must use a system before beginning to benefit from the

energy savings because of the higher investment cost

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• Based on the following Energuide label, how much energy will this appliance use in one year?

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• What is ONE way that Bradford District High School changed their school to help conserve energy?

ENERGY CONSERVATION – 40

• Upgraded lighting in classrooms, cafeteria & gym

• Occupancy sensors

ENERGY CONSERVATION - 50

• Name TWO Initiatives that help convince consumers to conserve energy?

ENERGY CONSERVATION – 50

• Energy Savings Kit• Home Reno Rebate

• Peaksaver PLUS• Smart Wash Washing Machine Rebate

• saveONenergy Incentives (Bradford District High School)

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• What is ONE way that you can save money on heating & cooling in your house?

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• Maintenance• Programmable Thermostat

• Insulation• Weatherstripping or Caulking

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• Describe one way that you can reduce the energy consumption of your appliances.

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• Water heater – Tankless water heater• Fridge – improved insulation & seals (ENERGY

STAR)• Dryer – automatic sensors

• Washer – front-loading

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• How can you increase your fuel economy?

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• Combine errands into one trip• Stop idling!

• Regularly service your vehicle• Keep tires inflated

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• What are TWO effects of climate change?

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• Melting sea ice• Melting land ice

• Rising seawater temperature • More frequent extreme weather

• Changing ocean chemistry (water is more acidic)

• Changing ecosystems

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• What is TWO characteristics of a SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SYSTEM?

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• Limited impact on environmental and human health

• Availability of renewable and reliable energy for future generations

• Less reliance on non-renewable energy sources

• Access of affordable energy for entire global population