energy 101 for businesses
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This was presented to small business owners and highlights easy ways they can reduce energy use.TRANSCRIPT
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Energy Savings 101
Presented by
Craig Whittaker
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Where were we then?
1970 - President Nixon establishes the EPA
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Where were we then?
Leisure suits & big engines
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Where were we then?
President Jimmy Carter lectures America - in a sweater
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Where are we NOW?2008: Congress called in four energy experts from the
organizations below to testify about what they felt was the best way for America to battle
the ‘new’ energy crisis. BP Oil
Cambridge Energy Partners
Academia
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The ‘experts’ came back with a united three-part answer:
Conserve!Conserve!
Conserve!
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Other suggestions - refine technology of renewable sources of power:
• Wind • Solar • Wave • Thermal • Tidal • Various biomass
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And surprisingly:
Drill baby,
Drill!!!!!!!
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The Basics of Conservation in 2009
Use products with the ENERGY STAR© Label.
Get an energy audit to identify performance issues and make recommendations to repair.
Seal up the cracks.Improve insulation if necessary.Check on ductwork and HVAC.Watch your personal energy habits.
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The ENERGY STAR© Label
When your office replaces items, look for the blue ENERGY STAR© Label. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy have worked with manufacturers and retailers to create this distinctive label that signifies Energy Efficiency.
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Consider an Energy Analysis
Duct Blast and Blower Door Testing
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Adding insulation almost always pays for itself
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Programmable ThermostatsOld version – knob allowed more air into coal fueled fire
New version – auto setbacks can pay for itself in 1 year
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Habits
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‘Phantom’ power loss. Cords shown with power OFF!
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‘Smart Strip’ one solution to reduce phantom power loss
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ConclusionWe all have a responsibility and more
importantly the ability to affect change in the energy we use and the usage of those close to us. Every bit of energy reduction has an exponential effect on our planet’s atmosphere. When coupled with the efforts of the person next to you, and so on, conservation can change the world.
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Questions???
www.esg-energy.com
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