Energy Tips #4

In response to a friend's call that she couldn't find Energy Saving links on this site, the entries at this time can be found:

Energy Tips

There are additional links and information to be added, maybe on a rainy August weekend, but the summer sun beckons! The entries will be posted as "Energy Tips," so by using the search feature at the top of the blog, and entering "Energy Tips," the entries will appear or use the link above. The information is publicly available, widely circulated and practical.

To the doubters, I would call attention to the information below offered by experts who indicate that 20-30% of energy is wasted. What would that savings represent in your personal household budget or your local municipal budget?

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Massachusetts Technology Collaborative offers information, beginning with Ten Remarkably Easy Ways to Save Energy (and Money) at Home .
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MTC offers Community Energy Opportunities.
Their 45 page pdf report includes:
K-12 Schools & College
Residence Halls-
Energy costs are second only
to salaries for many school
districts-
About 30% of energy used is
“waste” energy, from system
inefficiencies-
Low-cost measures can reduce energy bills by 10% or more;
other investments can yield 25-30% savings
Government Office Buildings &
Courthouses-10% of a government agency’s
operating budget is spent on energy
(source: DOE)-
About 30% of energy used is “waste”energy,
from system inefficiencies