This document provides information on saving energy and money through reducing household energy use. It discusses how homes use energy, with heating and cooling accounting for over half of energy usage. Recommendations are given for low-cost and no-cost actions like weatherizing homes, using CFL bulbs, adjusting thermostats, and reducing phantom loads from electronics. Resources for assistance with home energy improvements are also listed. The overall message is that small behavioral and basic equipment changes can significantly cut energy use and lower utility bills.

1. Save Energy
AND Money!
Julia Eagles
Spring 2010

2. Green Institute-
Metro Clean Energy Resource Team
Phillips Eco Enterprise Center, 2801 21st Ave S
www.CleanEnergyResourceTeams.org/Regions/Metro

3. Phillips Eco-Enterprise Center
www.CleanEnergyResourceTeams.org/Regions/Metro

4. ReUse/Deconstruction
www.CleanEnergyResourceTeams.org/Regions/Metro

5. Community Energy Programs
• Neighborhood Energy Services-
St. Paul
• Energy Efficiency presentations-
Community Action, Phillips
• Lake Street small business
energy challenge
• ReUse Center workshops
www.CleanEnergyResourceTeams.org/Regions/Metro

6. Why save energy?
www.CleanEnergyResourceTeams.org/Regions/Metro

7. Where does our energy come from?
And what does it lead to?
www.CleanEnergyResourceTeams.org/Regions/Metro

8. MN CO2 Emissions by Sector
www.CleanEnergyResourceTeams.org/Regions/Metro

9. How your home uses energy
Heating/AC – 55%
Lights, electronics– 20%
Appliances – 15%
Water Heating– 10%
www.CleanEnergyResourceTeams.org/Regions/Metro

10. Heating
Turn down your thermostat 1 degree and
save 1% on your heating bill.
Weatherize your home to seal cracks
and holes to reduce heat loss.
www.CleanEnergyResourceTeams.org/Regions/Metro

11. Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs (CFLs)
*Remember to recycle your CFLs after they burn out.
www.CleanEnergyResourceTeams.org/Regions/Metro

12. The Truth about CFLs and Mercury
www.CleanEnergyResourceTeams.org/Regions/Metro

13. Appliances
How many
appliances do you
have in your home?
www.CleanEnergyResourceTeams.org/Regions/Metro

14. Phantom Load
Phantom Load=
Using power when your
electronics are turned off
• Use power strips
• Unplug items when not in use
www.CleanEnergyResourceTeams.org/Regions/Metro

15. Phantom Load Costs
Item kWh Used (Annually) Cost ($ Annually)
Plasma TV 1452 $159.76
Computer 311 $34.21
Game Console 234 $25.73
Laptop 145 $15.90
Laser Printer 113 $12.43
VCR 92 $10.12
DVD Player 79 $8.67
Microwave 35 $3.85
Cordless Phone 29 $3.18
LCD Monitor 23 $2.51
Radio 13 $1.44
Rechargeable Toothbrush 12 $1.35
Total 2538 $279.15
www.CleanEnergyResourceTeams.org/Regions/Metro

16. No Cost
CO2 Savings $ Savings
Turn off lights and unplug electronics 298 lbs $14
Turn down thermostat two degrees 596 lbs $53
Take five minute showers 261 lbs $24
Wash all clothes in cold water 930 lbs $86
Drive 10 fewer miles per week 458 lbs $87
www.CleanEnergyResourceTeams.org/Regions/Metro

17. Low Cost
$ Savings CO2 Savings
Low flow showerhead $35/yr 381 lbs
Faucet aerator $10/yr 202 lbs
Compact fluorescent light bulbs- 5 $20/yr 428 lbs
Window Insulation Kits $7/kit 196 lbs
Weather stripping $83/yr 413 lbs
www.CleanEnergyResourceTeams.org/Regions/Metro

18. Resources
Home Energy Squad:
1-866-222-4595
Home visit and installation of energy-
saving materials: CFLs, programmable
thermostat, weatherstripping, low-flow
showerhead and faucet aerator, etc.
www.CleanEnergyResourceTeams.org/Regions/Metro

19. Resources
-Energy Assistance: 612-335-5837
-Appliance replacement: 612-767-1706
-Weatherization: 612-335-5911
www.CleanEnergyResourceTeams.org/Regions/Metro

20. Questions & Discussion
What actions are you already taking?
What actions will you take based on
what you just learned?
Tell us at http://stories.mncerts.org!
www.CleanEnergyResourceTeams.org/Regions/Metro

21. Contact
Julia Eagles
Metro CERT Organizer
The Green Institute
612-278-7117
jeagles@greeninstitute.org
www.CleanEnergyResourceTeams.org/Contact