Discussion Board 2

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Science

Description

This is my chart.

Day 1

Thursday

(2/5/2015)

Lights – 5hours

Computers - 3hours

TV – 6 hours

Heating – off and on for entire day at 70 F

Drove to and from work (20 mins)

Cooking (1 hour)

Day 2

Friday

(2/6/2015)

Lights – 6hours

Computers- 3 hours

TV – 6 hours

Heating – off and on for entire day at 70F

Drove to and from work and went to visit friends (2 hours)

Cooking (30mins)

Day 3

Saturday

(2/7/2015)

Lights – 7 hours

Computers- 6 hours

TV – 10 hours

Heating – off and on for entire day at 75 F

Laundry - wash and dry

Ran errands and drove to visit family (2.5 hours)

Cooking (1 hour)

3- day cost estimate (optional)

Divide monthly bills (30-day cost) by 10 to get an average

$20.32

$18.00

$5.32

Once you have prepared your chart, you can look for ways to lessen your energy usage. Could you program your thermostat to go down to 63 F while no one is in the house? Do you leave TVs on all night? Does your TV have a timer to turn off automatically? Could you carpool, or do some of your errands on the way home from work so as to not have to make a separate trip? Could you combine your laundry and do it 1 day, saving electricity and water? Do you use incandescent light bulbs that could be exchanged for florescent or LED bulbs?

Remember, this is just a sample chart to get you thinking. You need to insert your household’s energy usage and customize this table as needed.

Save your chart, and present it with 300-500 words containing the following information:

  • Which primary energy source does your electric company use to generate electricity (coal, nuclear, renewables, etc.)?
    • Cite the source for this information.
  • What changes could you make to decrease your energy use?
  • What changes could you make to increase your energy efficiency?
  • Which changes will be most difficult for you to implement? Why do you think so?

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Explanation & Answer

Hi there,Kindly have a look on the attached file for a complete response to your question. Let me know in case something needs my attention.Regards,Talia

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Running head: ENERGY USAGE

Discussion Board: Energy Usage
Student’s Name
University Affiliation
Date

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ENERGY USAGE
My Household Chart on Energy Usage

Days

Daily Energy Consuming Activities

Day 1
MONDAY
(27/2/2017)

Day 2
TUESDAY
(28/2/2017)

Day 3
WEDNESDAY
(1/3/2017)

Day 4
THURSDAY
(2/3/2017)

Day 5
FRIDAY
(3/3/2017)

Day 6
SATURDAY
(4/3/2017)

Lights 7hours
TV 5 hours
Warm bath 20
minutes
Clothes laundry 30
minutes
Computer 5 hours
Light 5 hours
Warm bath 15
minutes
TV 8 hours
Light 5 hours
Video games 3 hours
Clothes ironing 30
minutes
Computer 5 hours
Light 3 hours
Laundry 20 minutes
Warm bath 30
minutes
Light 6 hours
TV 5 hours
Computer 2 hou...


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