Did you know… the United States has less than 5% of the
world’s population but consumes 19% of the world’s energy. On average, one
American consumes as much energy as approximately 2 Japanese, 31 Indians, or
307 Tanzanians.
Source: buff.ly/1hrtNtI
As we fight to slow climate change, our daily choices
regarding energy use can make a big difference. In California, about 44% of the
total energy consumed is by appliances, electronics, and lighting. Luckily, this
is something we have a lot of control over!
Here at SOS we reduce our energy consumption not only
through our Pig Post program (see our December blog post), but also with a weekly
energy competition! Wireless energy monitors located in each dorm record both
real-time and cumulative energy use each day. Each monitor is surrounded by a
poster explaining how the monitor works and why it is important. Read below!
Students learn about the competition upon their arrival and begin
participating the first moment they step into their dorm. SOS staff then record
data daily to compare between dorms and announce the results during lunch. The
competition motivates students to be more conscious of habits like turning off
the lights, closing windows and doors while heat or A/C is running, and
unplugging camera/phone chargers. We hope that students will take these practices back to their homes and families!
Who or what has influenced your household
energy habits?
For more information about household energy consumption in
California, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) website:
http://www.eia.gov/consumption/residential/reports/2009/state_briefs/pdf/ca.pdf
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