Page 9 - Advanced Technology for Energy and Water Saving

ENERGY USAGE

Energy Usage:

Heating and Cooling

HE KEY TO A GOOD “POWER DOWN” STRATEGY is to tackle the big
offenders first. And in a home, this one is almost always heating and

cooling, followed by water heating. Fortunately, the biggest areas of

energy use are also where great gains have been made, both in terms
T of passive building performance and active mechanical systems. More

than half of all home energy use derives from conditioning the spaces and
providing hot water. While other energy users such as lighting and appliances

should not be ignored, they can be addressed over time with a policy of always
upgrading to more e‘cient models/products when replacing a bulb or oven.

Where Does My Money Go?

Annual Energy Bill for a typical Single Family Home is approximately $2,200.

Heating

4% Cooling
11% Water Heating
29% Appliances

(including refrigerator, dishwasher,
12% clothes washer and dryer)
Lighting
Electronics

13% 17% (includes computer and monitor
and TV DVD player)

14% Other*
(includes external power adapters,
telephony, set-top boxes, ceiling fans,
vent fans and home audio)

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