tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81814654249466982222024-03-13T22:55:28.913-04:00Power PlugsJCPB_PRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08100488513093412003noreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8181465424946698222.post-56938375320044311372015-05-20T09:14:00.000-04:002015-05-20T09:14:46.335-04:00JCPB's TALO Program <b><u>What’s Take A Load Off?</u></b><br />
Take A Load Off (TALO) participants receive a free direct load control device on their water heater. The direct load control device will reduce participants’ demand for electricity during peak energy times. The amount of electricity saved by turning off just one water heater element is relatively small; however, thousands of TALO participants could result in significant energy reduction during peak usage times. As a public power company, when Johnson City Power Board (JCPB) reduces wholesale energy costs, the savings can be passed on to you.<br />
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<u><b>How does TALO work?</b></u><br />
As an example, assume that most JCPB customers use hot water early in the morning. Once water is used, the water heater fills with cool water and the elements heat the water for the next use. However, after morning showers, many of us will not need additional hot water again for several hours. It is during this time that JCPB may activate the TALO water heater switch to postpone heating the water for a brief time. Customers will still have hot water during these times. Electric water heaters only operate a few hours a day to keep water at a constant temperature based on the thermostat setting. The water stays hot in an insulated tank until needed. Events are typically called only a few hours each month so the impact on the water heating is limited. Events typically last 2 hours, but could potentially last up to 6 hours.<br />
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<b><u>How do I know if I qualify as a TALO participant?</u></b><br />
In order to qualify to participate in the program, you must be the owner of the home/condo unit and your name must be on the electric account. In addition, the water heater must be electric and the minimum tank size should be greater than 38 gallons. Customers may install multiple devices provided there are multiple qualifying water heaters located within the home (must be served by same account).<br />
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<b><u>These exclusions apply:</u></b><br />
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<li> Home not on permanent foundation.</li>
<li> Water heater in poor condition, old, or inaccessible.</li>
<li> Tank size is less than 38 gallons.</li>
<li> Unit is a heat pump water heater or instantaneous water heater.</li>
<li> Unit is a gas water heater.</li>
<li> *Other exclusions may apply.</li>
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<b><u>What are the benefits of TALO?</u></b><br />
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<li> One-time $40 incentive for each TALO device </li>
<li> installed (credit on bill) at a single-family home </li>
<li> Free water heater element replacement</li>
<li> Free water heater thermostat replacement</li>
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Complete the form on the back of this flyer, sign, and return.<br />
<i>Return via the following ways:</i><br />
<b>1. Email:</b><br />
Scan, save as a PDF, and email to energyservices@jcpb.com.<br />
<b>2. Mail:</b><br />
JCPB<br />
Attn: Marketing/TALO<br />
PO Box 1636<br />
Johnson City, TN 37605<br />
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<b><u>How do I report a TALO issue? </u></b><br />
Contact JCPB customer service at (423) 952-5272 (JCPB), option 6.<br />
For more details, call (423) 952-5272 or visit www.jcpb.com.<br />
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<br />JCPB_PRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08100488513093412003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8181465424946698222.post-18010192972879163892014-11-25T10:00:00.000-05:002014-12-12T16:10:44.352-05:00LED Christmas Lights<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xt3Aw895Rk0/VG3vp8bT_8I/AAAAAAAAAYM/DJn4v8ItgLo/s1600/LED-Christmas-Lights.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9nQQN3uBkM0/VG3vp0nmyJI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/K-mPLq-uUd0/s1600/0076487876303_500X500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></a>
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it is almost time to start decorating. If you have been thinking about
purchasing new Christmas lights or replacing your old ones, please consider the following benefits of LED Christmas lights.</span></div>
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than incandescent lights. LEDs are rated for 50,000 to 200,000 hours while
incandescent lights are rated for only 3,000 hours. LEDs also have no burn out
factor unlike incandescents. Another element adding to the long life of LED
lights is their plastic construction which lends itself to being more durable,
easily stored, and generally unbreakable. The same cannot be said for their
glass, incandescent counterparts. Traditionally, incandescents are painted
glass that have the problem of breaking, chipping, or cracking. Instead of
painted glass, LEDS emit color through diodes which means LEDS stay brighter
for longer and have little chance of breaking. LED lights’ long life translates
to less yearly replacement which means cost savings. LED lights are also good for the environment because their long life means less refuse going into
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incandescent lights. More strings of LED lights can be safely connected than
incandescents. Up to 28 LED 5MM Mini lights can be connected while only 10
strings of standard mini lights can be connected. LED Christmas lights also offer
much more versatile, festive functions than incandescent lights due to the
LEDs’ diodes and integrated circuit boards. LEDs can offer dimming functions,
morphing lights, and color changes which will add much more excitement to your festive
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Third, LED lights are much cooler (temperture) than incandescents. Because
LED holiday lights are cool to the touch, replacing your incandescents with LED
lights can decrease the chances of home fires. The National Fire Prevention
Association says Christmas trees were the cause of an estimated average of 300
reported home structure fires from 2000-2004. This small change is also a holiday-time, safety benefit. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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80-90% energy compared to incandescent Christmas lights. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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try something new, please consider LED Christmas lights for this holiday
season. Making the change is small, but the benefits will be huge for you and
your family. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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you a very happy, holiday season from your friends at the Johnson City Power
Board! Check out <a href="http://www.jcpb.com/" target="_blank">www.jcpb.com </a>for more holiday safety tips!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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storms in the area that have caused significant power outages. In some
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If you see a downed power line, do not touch it or go near it! There is no way
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Do not try to pick up or move the downed line with any type of object or
material. Certain materials can conduct electricity which will travel through
the object to shock you so it is best to not to attempt to manipulate the
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If the ground is wet or there are puddles around the fallen lines make sure to
leave the area. Water is a conductor so its presence will make the situation
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Do not drive over downed power lines. If you accidently do, do not exit the
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If you are trapped in a vehicle that has driven over power lines or power lines
have fallen on top of the vehicle, do not leave the vehicle unless it is an
extreme emergency such as a fire. In that case, you will need to jump out of
the vehicle with both feet at the same time. Do not touch the vehicle and the
ground at the same time! Then proceed to shuffle away from the vehicle. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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This is the most important tip! When you see a downed power line make sure to
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number one cause of power outages and some outage tips. Contrary to popular
belief, the number one cause of power outages is not severe weather storms, but
animals such as squirrels, birds, and snakes interfering with electrical
equipment. This problem increases during the summer months as these vermin
populations tend to grow during this season.</span></div>
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squirrels and birds climbing or sitting on utility poles, power lines, and
transformers. There is not much that can be done to stop this, but JCPB
installs animal guards on transformer bushings to help keep them from getting
into the wiring connections. Although
these devices work some of the time, they do not work all the time. Somehow,
someway, those cute critters get by the guards and cause unwanted power
outages. Another cause of outages is trees. Remember: plant the right tree in
the right place. Avoid planting tall growing trees near power lines.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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frequently and usually do not last for long periods of time. However, for
various reasons power interruptions do occur, and individuals may lessen the
inconvenience and discomfort by preparing ahead of time for such unforeseen
circumstances.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></h2>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">Number One:</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"> Store candles, kerosene lamps, or flashlights in convenient areas for
easy access and use.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">Number Two:</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"> Look to see if the neighbors’ lights are off. If the neighbors’ lights
are not off, the problem may be confined to your home.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">Number Three:</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"> If possible, check the outage map on JCPB.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">com to see
if you are within an affected area.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">Number Four:</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"> Check fuses and breakers. If there is a problem with the fuses or
breakers, this may indicate that the problem is confined to your home.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">Number Five:</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"> Turn off all electrical appliances that were on; especially heat pumps,
air-conditioners, or electric heating.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"> This
precautionary measure will aid in preventing the system from overloading once
power is restored.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">Number Six:</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"> Call JCPB’s automated phone system to report your power interruption.
Consider putting this number in a convenient location for easy access: 952-JCPB
(5272).</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"> JCPB's automated phone systems helps to
better serve customer calls, especially during large power outages. It is VERY IMPORTANT
that we have the correct information concerning your electric account. Please,
check your monthly invoice to make sure that the correct phone number is listed
for your account. If the phone number is incorrect, space has been provided on
the payment stub for you to write the correct number and return to our
attention.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">Number Seven:</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"> Tune in to social media for JCPB updates on
Facebook and Twitter. You may also turn on your battery-operated portable radio
and listen for messages from JCPB.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"> If possible,
call your neighbors and find out if they have information about the emergency.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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widespread, you may consider making alternate arrangements until power is
restored.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">Number Nine:</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"> It is important to check on older friends, neighbors, and relatives
during emergency situations; such as, extreme power interruptions.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"> You
may even consider assisting them in making alternate arrangements if the power
interruption is anticipated to last for an extended period of time.</span></span></div>
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this month’s </span><i style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.25in;">PowerPlug</i><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.25in;">. To listen to the <i>PowerCast</i> of this topic, go to </span></span><span style="line-height: 32px; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.jcpb.com/PowerCast/" target="_blank">http://www.jcpb.com/PowerCast/ </a>. </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.25in;">Thanks for reading!
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JCPB_PRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08100488513093412003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8181465424946698222.post-22410751131181517362014-01-29T08:40:00.001-05:002014-01-29T08:40:40.080-05:00Sugar batteries could be greener, cheaper and store more energy than lithium-ions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Even today's best rechargeable lithium batteries do lose their
ability to hold a charge after a while, and are considered toxic waste
once discarded. In just a few years, however, they may be replaced by
batteries that are refillable and biodegradable, and that will also have
a higher energy density yet a lower price ... and they'll run on sugar.<br />
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"Sugar is a perfect energy storage compound in nature," says Virginia
Tech's Prof. Y.H. Percival Zhang, who is leading the research. "So it's
only logical that we try to harness this natural power in an
environmentally friendly way to produce a battery."<br />
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Zhang's isn't the first experimental <a href="http://www.gizmag.com/sugar-sodium-ion-battery/24348/" target="_blank">sugar battery</a>, although he claims that its energy density is "an order of magnitude higher than others."<br />
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<a href="http://www.gizmag.com/sugar-battery/30543/" target="_blank">Read full article HERE...</a><br />
<br />JCPB_PRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08100488513093412003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8181465424946698222.post-25586369189398896002014-01-16T11:21:00.002-05:002014-01-16T11:21:33.141-05:00Worried About High Energy Bills?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In case you didn't know, it's been REALLY cold lately. If you have an electric heat pump, I'd be willing to bet that you recently heard it groaning throughout the night as it worked overtime to heat your home - if you're lucky! I'd also be willing to bet that your emergency heat kicked in to aid your heat pump in doing the job it is ideally suited for at above freezing temperatures. Unfortunately, that emergency function is resistive heat, a relatively inefficient method of heating a metal coil by running electricity through it - think wall heater coils glowing red. While emergency heat is an effective stop gap to compensate for an electric heat pump's shortfalls in extreme low temperatures, it is not best suited for extended use and uses much more electricity than the heat pump's normal direct air, heat exchanging technology.<br />
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Essentially, when it gets really cold outside and you set your thermostat to stay warm inside, your energy usage and energy charges are sure to go up; especially if it's single digit temperatures and you use an electric heat pump.<br />
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So what does this have to do with JCPB's Rolling Budget Billing? Here's the thing: customers that sign up for rolling budget with JCPB pay the average billing amount for the last twelve months each month. This means that if there is a spike in their energy charges, they won't have to bite the bullet and bear the full burden the next month. Rather, a rolling budget billing customer will pay an amount based on that high month averaged in with the previous eleven months of usage. This methodology prevents drastic fluctuations in monthly energy charges while not requiring a deficit or surplus "settle up" to occur as is required with our fixed budget billing option. Brilliant!<br />
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If you are worried about high energy bills this winter and need help spreading out the burden of cost, call in, log on, or come by today to inquire about our rolling budget billing option today.<br />
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Here are some helpful resources to get you started:<br />
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<a href="http://www.jcpb.com/yourHome/easyPay/rollingBudget.asp" target="_blank">Easy Pay Options on jcpb.com</a><br />
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JCPB Customer Service: 423-952-JCPB (5272)<br />
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<br />JCPB_PRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08100488513093412003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8181465424946698222.post-23049916540847289322014-01-02T08:21:00.000-05:002014-01-02T08:21:01.420-05:00Power From The People: Human Energy Will Fuel NYC’s New Year’s Eve Ball Drop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A 11,875-pound geodesic sphere, covered in 2,688 Waterford crystals,
illuminated by 32,256 LED bulbs, powered completely by human energy.<br />
That is what the venerated Times Square New Years Eve ball will look like this year, according to a <a href="http://www.marketwatch.com/story/times-square-alliance-countdown-entertainment-and-citi-announce-new-yorkers-and-visitors-will-pedal-citi-biker-bicycles-to-help-power-the-new-years-eve-ball-at-times-square-2013-12-27?reflink=MW_news_stmp">Friday press release</a> from the <a href="http://www.timessquarenyc.org/index.aspx">Times Square Alliance</a>. The human energy will come from six stationary Citi Bike bicycles set
up in Midtown, that people were invited to ride this weekend to generate
kinetic energy for the ball.<br />
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The energy, which is collected from the bikes and stored in batteries, will <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-57346968-54/leds-power-times-square-ball-on-new-years-eve/">eventually be transferred</a>
to the New York City power grid to offset the energy needed to light
and eventually drop the New Year’s Eve Ball, according to the release.<br />
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“With the year’s biggest party being powered by Citi Bike pedals, the
world is in for an even more electrifying experience when the ball
drops,” city Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan said in a
statement.<br />
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Read full article <a href="http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2013/12/30/3107101/citi-bike-years/" target="_blank">HERE</a>... JCPB_PRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08100488513093412003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8181465424946698222.post-25504034157215931002013-12-18T15:47:00.002-05:002013-12-18T15:47:37.184-05:00LED Holiday Lights Are Brighter, Safer, and Save Money Over Time!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Shopping for lights can a be a tricky situation. In the past, it
seemed like every year my family would need to go out and buy new lights
when the ones from last year kicked the bucket. But the technology has
improved over time, and fortunately for the wallet, the prices have
begun to drop on the best lights, too. The debate between buying
incandescent lights and light-emitting diode lights (LEDs) is something
I’ve debated more and more each passing year. The facts are indisputably
in favor of LEDs; they run with a much lower wattage (and use 80
percent less energy as a result), last much, much longer, emit much less
heat than conventional incandescent bulbs, and the best part – when a
LED bulb stops working, it doesn’t kill the rest of the strand! For a
really cool infographic comparing incandescent lights to LEDs, <a href="http://dailyinfographic.com/incandescent-vs-led-christmas-lights"><em>Daily Infographic</em></a> has the topic covered.<br />
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But
the price of LEDs, which were at one point at least ten times more
expensive than incandescent holiday lights, was a major issue on my
limited budget. The tides have begun to turn though, as many major
websites and retailers are embracing the newer lights at a more
affordable cost. A quick Amazon.com search for 100 lights of each type
shows an incandescent set starting at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Holiday-Living-100-count-Incandescent-Christmas/dp/B009UL8A48">$6.99</a>, while a LED set is just over <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mini-Holiday-Christmas-Lights-Clear/dp/B001H1Z37Q">$22</a>.<br />
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Read full article <a href="http://theenergycollective.com/ecskris/315406/led-holiday-lights-are-brighter-safer-and-save-money-over-time" target="_blank">HERE... </a>JCPB_PRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08100488513093412003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8181465424946698222.post-25561836824862490802013-12-11T10:13:00.001-05:002013-12-11T10:47:39.709-05:00POWERFUL DRAWINGS: Students’ artwork becomes JCPB calendar<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Press Staff Writer<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "TimesNewRomanPSMT","serif"; line-height: 115%;">Back Row:
Ed Basconi (KitBook Co-Creator); Carol Gentry (Lake Ridge 4th Grade
Teacher); Julia Henry (Lake Ridge 4th Grade Teacher); Nicole Webb
(Lake Ridge 4th Grade Teacher); Anthony Padelski (Lake Ridge 4th Grade Teacher); Jeff Dykes (JCPB CEO); Middle Row: John Phillips (Lake Ridge
Principal); Abbie Underwood; Marelyn Damian Castro; Maggie Shurtliff; Hanna
Boyd; Ann Ferenbach (Lake Ridge Art Teacher) Front Row: Ella Overbay; Claire
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When it comes to power and energy conservation, fourth-graders at Lake Ridge Elementary School have a few suggestions.<br />
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Participating in the Johnson City Power Board’s “Imagination Power” calendar art contest, those students, as well as other fourth and fifth graders in the Power Board’s service territory, drew artwork to show ways to save power, as well as power alternatives to decrease overall usage.<br />
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Drawings were submitted from each of the participating schools to the Power Board, and a committee was established to select 12 of them to appear in the annual contest calendar. At the contest’s end, the school with the most student drawings in the calendar would then win a grand prize of 25 custom edition KitBook textbooks, which are an interactive tool designed to teach fourth and fifth-graders about electrical circuits.<br />
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Lake Ridge was this year’s grand prize-winning school, with seven drawings selected for the contest. On Friday, Power Board CEO Jeff Dykes visited the school for the presentation of the calendars as well as the KitBooks.<br />
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Fourth-grader Abbie Underwood, 10, in Julia Henry’s class, enthusiastically pointed out her multi-step drawing of a power-saving green- house.<br />
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“Our task was to create a way to conserve energy in a picture and label it,” Underwood said. “I started mostly just thinking about a greenhouse and the fact that it would be more power conserving to not use gas and light to go to the grocery store.”<br />
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In the picture, Underwood drew a cow, a pig, solar panels, two rain collectors, four rain buckets, an apple tree, green beans and a berry bush, while also illustrating how to use solar energy and rainfall to power and provide for a greenhouse.<br />
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On the drawing she wrote “why should we waist (sic) gas to go to the store, when we can really just grow our own food.”<br />
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Underwood said she was excited to have her picture selected for the contest and said she enjoyed the project. “You could let your imagination go wild,” she said.<br />
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Fellow fourth-grader Claire Rountree, 10, in Nicole Webb’s class, drew her conservation picture about an alternative way of styling hair without using electricity.<br />
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“I curl my hair a lot. I use a lot of energy,” Rountree said.<br />
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In her picture, she illustrates in four sequences that if you braid your hair wet and sleep on it overnight, it produces curls the next morning.<br />
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From learning in her science class and through the project how much power she was using for just that task, Rountree said she’s tried out the hairstyling trick and has started doing that now instead of using a curling iron.<br />
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She said her class was shown a PowerPoint presentation for the project, which did help to get the creativity flowing, but said she “learned a lot of energy is wasted when things are plugged in.” Rountree also added that being selected for the calendar was “funny because I didn’t really expect it and so I’m really excited.”<br />
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Lake Ridge’s fourth-grade team partnered with the school’s art instructor, Ann Ferenbach, to complete pictures for the contest.“This is a collaborative program that we do with the Power Board every year,” Ferenbach said.<br />
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“It focuses on math and science. We gathered our children together and really talked about the process. They translated their thoughts through an illustration. It really felt like a group effort. It was very cohesive and collaborative.”<br />
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Teachers Nicole Webb and Anthony Padelski said they were proud of the pictures their kids produced for the contest.<br />
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“We try to get our kids to apply this to real-life situations. How can they save energy? How can they use less energy?” Webb said. “The kids came up with some really great ideas that I couldn’t even think of.”<br />
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Padelski added, “We’re a testing system, a testing society, so it was surprising and it was great to see (the students) visualize the practicality of what we’re teaching them in the classroom.”<br />
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Dykes, who met and took pictures with the contest winners, said the calendar program was started as a way to get more involved with the schools in the area, as well as to educate the younger generation on alternative energies and opportunities in the industry.<br />
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“You never know where the next great idea’s going to come from,” he said. “We really want to do everything we can to visit the schools, to help with the science teachers and bring that technology down to the level where fourth- and fifth-graders can really understand what they see when they’re out in the world.”<br />
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Lake Ridge Principal John Phillips said he was excited for his teachers and students involved in the Power Board’s contest, as well as the addition of the KitBooks to the school’s science curriculum.<br />
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“I’ve looked at the calendars in the past and we’ve had a winner here and there. To have this many students participate and have this many winners, it’s just phenomenal,”<br />
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Phillips said.“There’s so much (talk) today about STEMs –– science, technology, engineering and math and this is one of those projects that pulls almost all of that together for us with the students. I’m just real proud of all of them.”</div>
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Copies of the 2014 Imagination Power Calendar are available to all JCPB customers and may be picked up at the utility's customer service center at 2600 Boones Creek Rd. during normal business hours while supplies last.</div>
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<b>Featured artists with their works pictured below: </b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cierra Lemerond, 4th Grade - Lamar Elementary (COVER WINNER)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Katie McKinney, 5th Grade - Lamar Elementary</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Marelyn Damian Castro, 4th Grade - Lake Ridge Elementary</td></tr>
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Abbie Underwood, 4th Grade - Lake Ridge Elementary</div>
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Maddie Shurtliff, 4th Grade - Lake Ridge Elementary</div>
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Researchers at the University of Stuttgart are preparing to test a
solar heating system capable of long term storage as part of
"Solspaces," a three-year project that kicked off in March 2012. The
heating concept uses a solar thermal system in conjunction with a
sorption tank for storing heat from solar collectors throughout the
warmer months that can then be released when the mercury drops.<br />
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The Solspaces concept has the potential to reduce the required
storage space for solar heating systems and address the issue of heat
retention. It involves a thermochemical heat storage tank with three to
four times the energy density of water and improved thermal insulation,
enabling more compact storage with less susceptibility to heat loss than
conventional solar thermal systems relying on water as the heat storage
medium.<br />
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Read full article <a href="http://www.gizmag.com/solspace-longterm-solar-heat/29996/" target="_blank">HERE</a>... JCPB_PRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08100488513093412003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8181465424946698222.post-86134292655763378582013-11-27T15:30:00.002-05:002013-11-27T15:30:48.031-05:00Five Ways to Save Major Energy While Cooking Thanksgiving Dinner<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you'll be slaving over a hot stove all day, you can also reduce the
amount of energy you use while cooking. So gather the whole family in
the kitchen, get ready to make an eco-friendly turkey feast and follow these five tips. Your dinner may not be low-effort, but at least it will consume less energy!<br />
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It's hard to resist cracking the oven to check the status of a roasting bird that's filling your kitchen with such wonderful aromas. But doing so causes the oven
to drop its temperature, meaning it will require even more energy to
stay constant. Resist opening that door! Instead of, turn on the oven
light and monitor items through the window.<br />
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Pies, potatoes, vegetables, and turkey all need to roasted
or baked. Whenever possible, put several dishes in the oven at once,
which can cut down on the amount of time the oven stays on throughout
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wisdom in the northern hemisphere is to face solar panels south so they
get the most light all day. Architects and panel installers implement
this approach all the time, especially on homes. But a new <a href="http://www.pecanstreet.org/2013/11/are-solar-panels-facing-the-wrong-direction/" target="_blank">study</a> indicates that panels facing west may actually get more juice from the sun, and at more convenient times.</div>
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Researchers at the <a href="http://www.pecanstreet.org/" target="_blank">Pecan Street Research Institute</a>
did a study of homes with solar panels in Austin, Texas and found that
when homeowners faced solar panels west they were able to generate 2%
more electricity in a day. And they also generated more electricity in
the afternoon, when power grids experience peak demand.</div>
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Scientists at the New Jersey Institute of Technology have joined the ranks of those from the <a href="http://www.gizmag.com/bendable-thin-film-lithium-ion-battery/23656/" target="_blank">Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology</a>, <a href="http://www.gizmag.com/transparent-and-flexible-lithium-ion-battery/19354/" target="_blank">Stanford University</a> and <a href="http://www.gizmag.com/lg-cable-flexible-batteries/23986/" target="_blank">LG</a>,
by creating prototype flexible batteries. Designed for use in
electronic devices with flexible displays, they could conceivably be
manufactured in any size or shape, or even made at home.<br />
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Each battery is made up of a flexible plastic substrate, impregnated
with electro-active ingredients consisting of carbon nanotubes and
"micro-particles." Lead scientist Somenath Mitra tells us that those
particles can be zinc and manganese dioxide in the case of alkaline
batteries, or lithium salts for lithium batteries. "The goal is to take
existing systems and convert them to a flexible platform" he says.<br />
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Read full article <a href="http://www.gizmag.com/flexible-battery-micro-particles/29672/" target="_blank">HERE </a>JCPB_PRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08100488513093412003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8181465424946698222.post-14892713086728046702013-10-30T14:52:00.000-04:002013-10-30T14:52:04.033-04:00Spirit Solar Powered Lighting Column integrates panels into the post<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Street lights are one of things people in heavily populated areas tend
to take for granted. They make walking and driving a safer, more
pleasant experience, but they also account for a significant chunk of a
city's energy usage. Solar powered street lights offer a solution for
places where electricity is at a premium, or locations that are off the
grid completely and the Spirit Solar Powered Lighting Column is the
first example we've seen which rolls the post and the panels together in
a standalone design.<br />
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Kaal Masten, the studio responsible for the new LED street light, says
it can function using 100-percent solar power, who means it does not
need to be connected to the grid at all in order to function.<br />
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Read full article <a href="http://www.gizmag.com/spirit-solar-powered-lighting-column/29387/" target="_blank">HERE </a>JCPB_PRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08100488513093412003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8181465424946698222.post-10602641340120640522013-10-23T08:33:00.002-04:002013-10-23T08:33:42.875-04:00HEVO "manhole" wirelessly charges EVs<img alt="A HEVO charging station" border="0" data-pic-id="238029" height="298" itemprop="contentURL" src="http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_lrg/hevo-2.png" title="A HEVO charging station" width="400" />Combine the convenience of a wireless electric vehicle charging station
with the safety and inconspicuousness of a manhole cover. This is the
vision of HEVO (Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Optimization), and it’s
made the company a semifinalist for the SAFE Emerging Innovation Award.
Noting the problems typically associated with EV charging, such as
vandalism, faulty connectors, and the inconvenience of plugging in and
paying, HEVO set out to make charging a car, or a fleet of cars, as
simple as parking.<br />
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Read full article <a href="http://www.gizmag.com/hevo-ev-charging-stations-manhole-covers/29474/" target="_blank">HERE </a>JCPB_PRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08100488513093412003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8181465424946698222.post-80731763599093622832013-10-17T08:47:00.003-04:002013-10-17T08:47:48.023-04:00Neurio sensor monitors multiple household appliances to cut energy consumption<br />
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<a href="http://images.gizmag.com/hero/neurio.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Neurio is designed to cut energy consumption by monitoring home appliances" border="0" height="298" src="http://images.gizmag.com/hero/neurio.jpg" title="Neurio is designed to cut energy consumption by monitoring home appliances" width="530" /></a>Smart energy company Energy Aware, based in Vancouver, Canada, has
developed a new product called Neurio that is designed to help people
better control their domestic energy usage by monitoring home
appliances. The product also allows users to be reminded of domestic
tasks involving appliances. In cases of smart appliances, Neurio can
detect behavior patterns and program appliances to meet specific
requirements.<br />
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To be at the hub of all electricity consumption in the house, the
Wi-Fi-enabled Neurio sensor is installed in the breaker panel and sends
data to a cloud service that analyzes it with smart pattern detection
algorithms. The package includes an app called Wattson (iOS and
Android), which reports power usage in real-time and can notify users
when they forget to turn something off and tell them how much energy
their appliances are using. Since Neurio uses Wi-Fi to send all the data
to a cloud server, it can be accessed anywhere.<br />
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Read full article <a href="http://www.gizmag.com/neurio-monitor-energy-home/29420/" target="_blank">HERE </a>JCPB_PRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08100488513093412003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8181465424946698222.post-75704277375059775332013-10-09T16:21:00.000-04:002013-10-09T16:21:21.550-04:00Power for the People<style>
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benefits of having Johnson City Power Board (JCPB) as your electric provider. You
may not have heard, but JCPB is one of more than 2,000 public power utilities
across the country. And “public power” makes a difference.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">That difference began
here in Johnson City, TN in 1945 when JCPB was created as an enterprise fund of the City of Johnson City and began
providing low-cost, reliable and community-owned electricity to all of Washington County and sections of Sullivan, Carter, and Greene County. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Since JCPB follows
public power’s not-for-profit formula and operates within the Tennessee Valley Authority's system, our community’s electricity rates are among
the lowest in the nation and have remained very stable for the last 68 years.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Public power utilities
are also community-owned, which means our community is included in
decision-making processes. Perhaps the greatest benefit of public power is this
local control. JCPB not only works for its customer/owners, it is run by an independent Board appointed by the community's elected officials.
The quality of JCPB's hometown service
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JCPB_PRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08100488513093412003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8181465424946698222.post-85076766416142981152013-09-25T08:18:00.002-04:002013-09-25T08:18:34.804-04:00Washington County recognized as gold sustainable community by TVA <br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span>Sept. 12, 2013 – Washington County has earned a gold rating in the Tennessee Valley Authority’s new </span><a href="http://www.tvaed.com/sustainability.htm">“Valley Sustainable Communities”</a><span> program, and the designation should help the community better compete for jobs and investment.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span>The gold level designation recognizes
that a community has taken a leadership role in implementing sustainable
practices and has made a commitment to sustainability efforts focused
on economic development.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">A sustainability team with representatives from local governments,
non-profit groups, the Johnson City Power Board, businesses and schools
all worked closely with the WCEDC on an application after TVA introduced
the program in January. The initiative helps communities evaluate their
sustainable assets and programs, and encourages them to promote those
and to increase their commitment to sustainability – all with an eye
toward being more economically competitive in a world where those issues
matter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span>“Corporations are as concerned as ever
with operating in a sustainable manner,” WCEDC Chairperson Lottie Ryans,
a vice president with Century Link, said. “This designation, and the
work our community does to improve and expand its sustainable assets,
can provide a competitive edge as we work to attract new jobs and
investment.”</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span>TVA’s economic development arm plans to
provide significant extra marketing resources to promote the designated
communities across the Valley.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span>“TVA Economic Development’s mission is
to work with our region’s communities to help them be prepared and
differentiate themselves to better compete in global markets,” said John
Bradley, TVA senior vice president of Economic Development. “We plan
to provide marketing resources to promote the designated sustainable
communities. These efforts will include online and direct mail to
corporations that have shown commitment to sustainable business models.”</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The Chairman and CEO of Kingsport-based Eastman Chemical Co., a Fortune
500 company with a verified track record of sustainability, welcomed
the news that a nearby community had achieved the designation.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span>“As a company with a longstanding,
strong commitment to sustainable practices, we know the many benefits of
pursuing sustainability, and we know that practiced wisely,
sustainability is economically beneficial,” Eastman’s Jim Rogers said.
“We are pleased to learn that one of our local communities has pursued
and attained TVA’s new program.”</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">With Tennessee’s oldest curbside recycling option, an innovative
landfill gas-to-energy program, a growing greenway and green space
network, and a growing focus on promoting sustainable development, the
City of Johnson City played a major role in demonstrating to TVA’s
consultant, Boyette Strategic Advisors, that Washington County merited
the second-highest designation.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span>“We live in a beautiful environment here
in Washington County, so it only makes sense to preserve our assets
sustainably,” Johnson City Mayor Dr. Ralph Van Brocklin said. “As
Tennessee’s first ‘Green City,’ Johnson City has shown a strong
commitment to sustainable practices, as have other important
institutions and businesses throughout the county. It’s gratifying to
see that commitment recognized, and we look forward to promoting that
designation in our economic and community development efforts.”</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span> The goal of the program is to increase
the likelihood that communities will be viewed as progressive and
competitive by companies planning to invest in new or expanded business
locations. The Johnson City Power Board’s sustainable initiatives also
contributed to the successful application, and its CEO, Jeff Dykes said
he anticipates further emphasis on sustainable energy practices in the
future.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span>“I’m glad TVA is encouraging this aspect
of economic development,” Dykes said. “Being a part of the application
process and seeing ETSU, the City, Jonesborough, Mountain States Health
Alliance, environmental advocates and Washington County all around the
table with us was an encouraging sign that the whole community is
serious about sustainability.”</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span>Learn more at </span><a href="http://www.thewcedc.com/sustainability.php">www.thewcedc.com/sustainability.php</a><span> or by contacting the WCEDC’s Jeff Keeling at (423) 794-9173 or keeling@thewcedc.com.</span></span>JCPB_PRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08100488513093412003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8181465424946698222.post-10365702728626803652013-09-18T16:55:00.004-04:002013-09-18T16:55:56.442-04:00Plasmonic nanostructures could prove a boon to solar cell technology<br />
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<a href="http://images.gizmag.com/hero/plasmonic-nanostructures-solar-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Do 'plasmonic nanostructures' hold the key to next-generation solar power? (Photo: Shutte..." border="0" height="358" src="http://images.gizmag.com/hero/plasmonic-nanostructures-solar-2.jpg" title="Do 'plasmonic nanostructures' hold the key to next-generation solar power? (Photo: Shutte..." width="640" /></a>Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have found a way to
harvest energy from sunlight more efficiently, with the help of
so-called plasmonic nanostructures. The new findings suggest that
plasmonic components can enhance and direct optical scattering, creating
a mechanism that is more efficient than the photoexcitation that drives
solar cells. The development could therefore provide a real boost to
solar cell efficiency and lead to faster optical communication.<br />
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When photons hit the surface of a solar cell, the energy they carry is absorbed by the atoms of a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doping_%28semiconductor%29" target="_blank">doped semiconductor</a>.
If the energy absorbed is higher than a set threshold, known as the
energy gap, then electrons are set free and can be used to generate
electricity.<br />
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Read full article <a href="http://www.gizmag.com/plasmonic-nanostructures-solar/29067/" target="_blank">HERE </a><br />
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Is your basement cold, drafty or
damp? Do you have appliances that may be costing you more money than they need
to? Would you like to improve your comfort while saving energy and reducing
your utility bills? These energy saving tips for your basement just might be
the solutions you need to make your basement more cozy and energy efficient.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Reduce Humidity in the Basement<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Does your basement smell musty?
Is there mold or mildew, condensation on windows, or rotting wood? If there is,
you most likely have a humidity problem. Increased humidity can make your space
uncomfortable, and cause or aggravate allergies from mildew, mold and mites.
The ideal relative humidity level for comfortable and healthy living is between
30 and 50 percent. If your relative humidity level is outside that range, you
may experience problems.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you are experiencing high
levels of humidity, check that the vent from your clothes dryer is venting to
the outside, and not into your basement. Make sure that the ground outside
slopes away from the house and that all downspouts release water at least three
feet from the building. If you're still experiencing high humidity, you can use
a dehumidifier to remove the excess moisture from the air. Look for one with
the ENERGY STAR logo, which uses less energy than standard models and can save
you over $200 in energy costs over the life of the unit.</span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Energy Saving Tips for Your Water Heater<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lower the thermostat on your
water heater to 120F (many are set to 140F) or lower, and save over $350. You
won't notice a difference in the heat of your water, but you'll save money on
your energy bills.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Touch the tank on your water
heater. If it feels warm, you can save energy - and money - by installing an
insulating "jacket" or "blanket". Easy to install, it costs
around $10 to $20 and will pay for itself in energy savings within a year
(you'll save over $30 a year). Choose one with a minimum R-value of 8.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For additional savings, insulate
the hot water pipes coming out of the water heater to keep the water hot until
it reaches its destination - the tap. This is especially important where pipes
travel through uninsulated areas like crawlspaces.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Why pay to heat water when you're
not home? Before leaving on vacation, turn off your electric water heater, or
turn down your gas water heater.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you're buying a new water
heater, save energy with a tank less water heater. Unlike traditional water
heaters that continually heat water and keep it on reserve in a tank for
whenever you may need it, tank less water heaters supply hot water only on
demand. You won't waste money heating water 24/7, and you'll always have hot
water when you need it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Old Fridges Suck Energy<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="line-height: 18pt;">Do you have an old fridge running in your basement (or garage)? If you
do, it's costing you $90 or more to operate each year. Can you survive without
it? If you absolutely need a second fridge, consider getting a new, smaller
bar-sized fridge. New fridges are far more energy efficient than those
manufactured before 1993. How much is your old </span><span style="line-height: 24px;">refrigerator</span><span style="line-height: 18pt;"> costing you?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For maximum efficiency, keep your
fridge and freezer as full as possible. Unplug the fridge when it's empty and
remember to keep the fridge and freezer doors open when the fridge is
unplugged.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Seal Your Basement to Save Energy<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A common place for air to escape your home, or for drafts to occur, is
around vents, ducts, pipes and electrical wires that lead to the outside.
To increase your home's
energy efficiency and lower your energy bills, seal small gaps with caulk, and
fill holes up to three inches with spray foam. For gaps or holes larger than
three inches, cover with foam board and seal with spray foam. Be sure to seal
all areas between the sill plate and the foundation, and in the spaces between
rim joists. Basements are a common place for significant air leaks. You can
really improve your home's energy efficiency. Save money on your energy bills,
and help the environment by sealing all the leaks in your basement and the rest
of your home.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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hanging them to dry is the most energy-saving approach to laundry in terms of
electricity. But let’s get real. Most of us don’t have the personal
energy to hand-wash and air-dry all of our clothes!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #274e13;">You most likely spend hundreds of
dollars per year on electricity to wash and dry your clothes, but it’s easy to
save electricity in your laundry room with some simple tricks. Get ready to
shrink your electric bill – but not your clothes.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #274e13;">Wash Right<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #274e13;">Energy-Efficient
Laundry Guide<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Washing</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #274e13;">Darks,
bright colors, delicates<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #274e13;">COLD
wash<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #274e13;">Tip:
Cold water keeps colors from bleeding and fading, and prevents shrinkage.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #274e13;">COLD,
hand-wash<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #274e13;">Wool<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #274e13;">COLD,
hand-wash<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Use cold water</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">. According to ENERGY STAR a</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none;">lmost 90%</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> of the energy consumed by your washing machine is used simply to
heat water. Given that, you can save a lot of energy by washing your clothes in
cold water. In fact, switching to cold-water clothes washing for a year can
save enough energy to run an average home for up to two weeks! Cold-water
washing also keeps colors bright, reduces wrinkling and won’t set stains.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Although you may find that
regular detergent is sufficient,<b>try out</b> <b>cold-water detergents</b> that
are specifically formulated to work in cooler temperatures.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Run a full load. </span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The machine will use the same amount of mechanical energy, regardless of
how full it is. If you don't run a full load, be sure to set the water level
for the amount of laundry you are running.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Use energy-saving settings.</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Avoid the excessively hot “sanitary cycle,” but do choose the
“high spin” option to cut down on drying time. And don’t wash for longer than
you need to – some loads only need 10 minutes of washing.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Set your water heater to 120
degrees F</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> (instead of the usual 140 F) so you can save
energy even when washing clothes in hot or warm water.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #274e13;">Get Smart about Drying<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sort similar fabrics together,</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> starting with a load of fast-drying fabrics, and <b>do
back-to-back loads </b>to take advantage of residual heat.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Clean the lint filter </span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">after each dryer load<b> </b>to improve air circulation and cut
down on drying time.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Use energy-saving settings.</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Select low temperature for delicates and medium for most clothes.
Choose auto-dry<b> </b>instead of timed-dry to prevent over-drying, which
causes shrinkage and static electricity and generally wears clothes out.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Get a drying rack </span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">for “almost-dry” clothes, delicates and silks. Fabrics like wool should
be laid flat to dry. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Throw in a clean, dry towel or
tennis ball </span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">to dry clothes quicker. The towel
absorbs moisture, while the tennis ball helps circulate air between clothes.</span></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #274e13;">Buying a New Washing Machine?<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you are in the market for a washing machine, get one with the ENERGY STAR</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> label. ENERGY STAR washing
machines use 37% less energy and 50% less water than regular ones – both of
which can save you hundreds of dollars over the life of the machine.</span></span><b><i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There are several places you can look to save energy in your bathroom</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, from lighting to ventilation to water use and more. Use these energy
saving tips to save energy and
increase your comfort and safety in your bathroom.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #274e13;">Save Energy with Energy Efficient Bathroom Lighting<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Bathroom lights are some of the most commonly used lights in an average
American home. Vanity lighting often has several light bulbs that use excess
electricity and produce lots of heat. You can start saving up to 75 percent on
your lighting costs immediately by replacing your incandescent light bulbs with
ENERGY STAR qualified L</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none;">ED bulbs</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> or </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none;"><a href="http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=find_a_product.showProductGroup&pgw_code=LB">c</a>ompact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs).</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> ENERGY STAR qualified residential
LED bulbs uses at least 75% less energy, and last 25 times longer than
incandescent bulbs while providing optimal light color. Compact
fluorescent bulbs provide high quality lighting and last up to 10 times longer
than incandescent light bulbs. CFLs provide warm, bright lighting and generate
less heat than incandescent lighting. LEDs generate no heat. To save energy on bathroom lighting, you
may also consider replacing your lighting fixtures with ENERGY STAR qualified fixtures</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, which come in a wide variety of
styles. Some of the best advice for saving energy - turn off the lights when
you leave!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #274e13;">Use a Ventilation Fan<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Control moisture as well as mold and mildew growth by installing a
properly-sized bathroom exhaust fan, and running it while you shower or bathe,
and for 15 minutes afterward. ENERGY STAR models run quieter than standard
fans, and can provide significant energy savings. ENERGY STAR ventilation fans
that have lighting built in <i>use around 65% less energy</i> than
standard models, which can save you around $120 over the life of the fan. To
prevent moisture, mold and mildew problems, make sure that the ducts from the
fan lead to the outdoors, and not into the ceiling. Learn how to </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none;"><a href="http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=home_solutions.hm_improvement_moistureonwin" target="_blank">p</a>revent moisture problems</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> and
how to prevent mold, mildew, and musty odors.</span></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #274e13;">Use Water Efficiently<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #274e13;">Using a low-flow 2.5
gallon-per-minute shower head, you'll save 5 gallons of water by taking a
10-minute shower compared to a typical bath. You'll also save up to $145 per
year on electricity. Of course, taking shorter showers will increase the
savings.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #274e13;">Do you have a leaky faucet in the bathroom sink, tub or shower? If you
do, it's probably wasting more water and energy than you realize. A leak of a
drop per second may not seem like a big deal, but over a year you've wasted
1,661 gallons of water! And if it's hot water, you've thrown up to $35 down the
drain in electricity or natural gas costs. <i>Save water and energy.</i> Fix
drips today!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #274e13;">Air Sealing for Comfort and Energy Efficiency<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You can improve e</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none;">nergy efficiency</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, reduce drafts and help prevent common mold, mildew and moisture
problems in the bathroom by sealing air leaks around windows, baseboards and
floors. Learn what you can do to h</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none;">elp prevent moisture on windows</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">. You can
also improve the energy efficiency</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> in
your bathroom</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> by sealing gaps or holes around plumbing
pipes, ductwork and electrical wiring.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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JCPB_PRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08100488513093412003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8181465424946698222.post-22432839248261849532013-08-14T08:00:00.000-04:002013-08-14T15:03:53.242-04:00Making Your Home Energy Efficient Room by Room: Living Area<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PxxmbykXOrI/UflzoZyIJiI/AAAAAAAAAQo/kbVgfgTnf0I/s1600/Living-Room-House-Beautiful-41.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="250" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PxxmbykXOrI/UflzoZyIJiI/AAAAAAAAAQo/kbVgfgTnf0I/s320/Living-Room-House-Beautiful-41.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The living room is a
gathering spot for family and friends to spend quality time. It's also a place
where you can take simple steps to be more energy-efficient.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Table Lamp<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Replace your highest-use
fixtures or the light bulbs in them with ENERGY STAR models.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Living room table and
floor lamps are two of the most used light fixtures in a home. Conventional
torchiere lamps also can be the highest wattage light fixtures in the home.
ENERGY STAR qualified lighting fixtures and replacement bulbs can be found at
home improvement and hardware stores, lighting showrooms, and other retail
stores, including online outlets.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ceiling Fan w/
Lighting<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Depending on when and
how you operate them, ceiling fans can provide comfort and help you save on
your energy bills.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the winter, your
ceiling fan can help improve your comfort. Most fans have a switch that allows
you to reverse the motor and operate the ceiling fan in the opposite direction.
This produces a gentle updraft, which forces warm air near the ceiling down
into the living space.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the summer, check
to make sure your fan is blowing air downward to help you feel cooler. On
hotter days, dialing up the thermostat by only two degrees and using your ceiling
fan can lower air conditioning costs by up to 14% over the course of the
cooling season. Use low wattage CFLs in the ceiling fan light fixture for
cooler light bulbs and more energy savings. And remember: Ceiling fans cool
only people, not the room, so when you leave the room, turn the ceiling fan
off.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Light Switch</span></i></b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Remember to always
turn off your lights when leaving a room.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Drapes<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">During cold weather,
take advantage of the sun's warmth by keeping drapes open during daylight
hours. To keep out the heat of the summer sun, close window shades and drapes
in warm weather.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Power Strip<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Use a power strip as
a central “turn off” point for electronics, video games, and computers when not
in use.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Air Register<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Make sure that the
connections at vents and registers are well-sealed where they meet the floors,
walls, and ceiling. These are common locations to find leaks and disconnected
ductwork. Also make sure that all vents are clear of any furniture or rugs to improve
air flow and comfort. If your home has radiators, you can place heat-resistant
reflectors between radiators and walls. In the winter, this will help heat the
room instead of the wall.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Window<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">During the winter
months, replace your screens with storm windows to provide an extra barrier to
the cold outside air. Caulk and weather-strip around windows and doors that
leak air. If replacing windows, choose ENERGY STAR qualified models designed
for your area, and save $150–500 per year in energy costs. With proper
installation to ensure all gaps around them are sealed, ENERGY STAR qualified
windows can help improve your comfort, cut drafts, and reduce fading of
interior furnishings.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Learn how to fix problems
with m</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none;">oisture on windows</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> in your home.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Apply caulk and weather stripping around windows and doors that leak air.</span></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fireplace Damper<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Close the flue damper
tightly when not in use. Otherwise, warmed or cooled air can easily escape from
the house.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A chimney is designed
to remove by-products from a fire by creating a draft. The draft also pulls air
from your home up the chimney-air that you've paid to cool or heat. Even
without a fire in the fireplace, there still will be a draft in the chimney as
long as there's a temperature difference between indoors and out. Closing the
damper will keep air conditioned (or warmed) air in the living space where it
belongs.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Home Theatre System<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Look for the ENERGY
STAR on consumer electronics products. These products use less energy without
sacrificing quality or performance. Seal any holes with caulk or spray foam
where pipes or TV/cable wires and vents enter or exit your home.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Consumer electronics
play an increasingly larger role in your home's energy consumption, accounting
for up to 15 percent of household electricity use. Many consumer electronics
products use energy even when switched off. Electronics equipment that has
earned the ENERGY STAR help save energy when off, while maintaining features
like clock displays, channel settings, and remote control functions.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><i>Outlet</i></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Unplug any battery
chargers or power adapters when not in use.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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JCPB_PRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08100488513093412003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8181465424946698222.post-87325197836853707072013-08-07T08:00:00.000-04:002013-08-07T08:00:53.338-04:00Making Your Home Energy Efficient Room by Room: Bedroom<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UgHH2-2IFGo/Ufkt8Tt144I/AAAAAAAAAQY/kL6Hh97PdE0/s1600/neutral-bedroom-house-beautiful.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="253" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UgHH2-2IFGo/Ufkt8Tt144I/AAAAAAAAAQY/kL6Hh97PdE0/s320/neutral-bedroom-house-beautiful.png" width="320" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You want
your bedroom to be as comfortable as possible, for sleeping and when you're
awake. Use these simple energy saving tips to make your bedroom more energy efficient and comfortable at
the same time.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Energy Efficient Bedroom Lighting</span></i></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Replace fixtures and bulbs with
ENERGY STAR qualified lighting products. One of the easiest places to start saving energy in your bedroom is
with lighting. You can start saving up to 75% on your lighting costs immediately
by replacing your incandescent light bulbs with ENERGY STAR qualified LED bulbs</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> or c</span><span style="font-size: x-small;">ompact </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">fluorescent</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> bulbs (CFLs).</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> ENERGY STAR qualified
residential LED bulbs uses at least 75% less energy, and last 25 times longer
than incandescent bulbs while providing optimal light color. Compact
fluorescent bulbs provide high quality lighting and last up to 10 times longer
than incandescent light bulbs.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You can also s</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none;">ave energy in the bedroom</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> by replacing your regular lighting fixtures with ENERGY STAR qualified fixtures</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">. They come in a wide range of
designs, from floor and table lamps to ceiling fixtures, to suit any style. You
can save more than $65 a year in energy costs simply by replacing your 5 most
used lights with ENERGY STAR qualified light bulbs or fixtures. And whichever
light bulbs or fixtures you use, remember to turn off the light when it's not
being used.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">TV and Other Electronic Devices<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Consumer
electronics account for 15% of household electricity use in the US, on average.
That makes it a good place to start saving energy. TV's, DVD players and other
electronic devices can eat up a lot of electricity, so be sure to turn them off
whenever they're not being used. TVs are getting larger. In fact, some of the
largest, high resolution, direct view TVs (versus rear projection products) can
use as much electricity each year as a new, conventional refrigerator, or
roughly 500 kWh, every year. So if you're buying new equipment, choose
products with the ENERGY STAR logo. E</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none;">NERGY STAR qualified televisions</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> use about 40% less energy
than standard units. Many devices use energy even when they're turned
off. They use less energy when the device is switched off, and still
maintain functions like clocks and channel settings. To save more energy,
always unplug power adapters, cell phone chargers and other battery chargers
when not in use.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Seal Windows for Comfort and
Energy Savings<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You want to stay cozy in your bedroom, especially in the winter months.
To avoid drafts in the winter, replace window screens with storm windows, which
help prevent cold outside air from entering your bedroom. Even with storm
windows, you may find window and door frames that leak cold air and reduce
your energy efficiency.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Caulk and weather-strip around the leaky frames to reduce drafts.
If your windows are old and in need of replacement, look for E</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none;">NERGY STAR qualified models</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> that are rated for your
climate zone (your window contractor or retailer will be able to help you
choose the right windows). With proper installation, you can save up to $95 per
year in energy costs and have improved comfort, less drafts and protect your
interior furnishings from fading.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><b>Energy Saving Tips for Window Air Conditioners</b></i><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Do you have a window air conditioner in your bedroom? If you do, you can
save money with these energy saving tips:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• <span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">During winter months, cover the air conditioner from the outside with a
tight-fitting insulating cover to keep heated indoor air from escaping to the
outside. Or better yet, remove the air conditioner for the best protection
against energy loss and to prevent drafts.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• <span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The air conditioner should fit tightly in the window to prevent hot
outdoor air from getting in.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• <span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you're buying a new window air conditioner, consider an ENERGY STAR
qualified model, which uses at least 10% less energy than standard air
conditioner models.</span></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Keep Air Vents Clear<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">To maximize your comfort and e</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none;">nergy efficiency</span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, make sure air vents and registers aren't blocked by furniture, so air
can flow freely throughout the room.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Refrigerator/Freezer<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A typical
home uses 600-1200 kiloWatt-hours per year for refrigeration and freezing. To
become more energy efficient with refrigeration in your home, follow these
tips: <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• <span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Keep your
refrigerator at 37°- 40° F and your freezer at 5°F. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• <span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Keep your
refrigerator filled to capacity, but don't overcrowd to the point where doors
cannot be closed or air cannot circulate. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• <span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Vacuum the
condenser coils (underneath or behind the unit) every three months or so. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• <span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Check the
condition of door gaskets by placing a dollar bill against the frame and
closing the door. If the bill can be pulled out with a very gentle tug, the
door should be adjusted or the gasket replaced. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• <span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Do not put
uncovered liquids in the refrigerator. The liquids give off vapors that add to
the compressor workload. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• <span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Allow hot
food to cool off before putting it in the refrigerator. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• <span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Plan ahead
and remove all ingredients for each meal at one time. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• <span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Try
switching off the power-saver switch, if your refrigerator has one. If only a
small amount of condensation appears, save energy and leave the switch off. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><u> </u></i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><i><u>Buying Tips
for a Refrigerator/Freezer</u></i><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• <span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Reduce your
refrigeration electricity usage by 40 percent by replacing a 12-year-old or
older unit with a new unit. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• <span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">An Energy
Star® unit will lower usage even more. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• <span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Select a
refrigerator or freezer that is just large enough for your needs <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• <span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">L</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">ook for energy-saving features
such as the power-saver switch and improved insulation materials. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• <span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">If
possible, locate refrigerators and freezers away from direct sunlight, ranges,
and heating equipment. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• <span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Never put a
second refrigerator in the garage. If you need a second unit, put it in the
basement. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Range/Oven<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• <span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">A typical
home uses 200-700 kiloWatt-hours per year with its range/oven. To become more
energy efficient with your range/oven, follow these tips: <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• <span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Only use
pots and pans with flat bottoms on the stove. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• <span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">I</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">nclude more stews, stir-frys,
and other single-dish meals in your menus. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• <span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Develop the
habit of "lids-on" cooking to permit lower temperature settings. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• <span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Keep
reflector pans beneath stovetop heating elements bright and clean. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• <span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Carefully
measure water used for cooking to avoid having to heat more than is needed. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• <span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Begin
cooking on highest heat until liquid begins to boil. Then lower the heat
control settings and allow food to simmer until fully cooked. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• <span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Cook as
much of the meal in the oven at one time as possible. Variations of 25°F still
produce good results and save energy. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• <span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Rearrange
oven shelves before turning your oven on - and don't peek at food in the oven! <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• <span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Every time
you open the oven door, 25°-50°F is lost. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• <span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">There is no
need to preheat the oven for broiling or roasting. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">
When preheating an oven for baking, time the preheat period carefully. Five to
eight minutes </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">should be sufficient. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• <span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Use your
microwave oven whenever possible, as it draws less than half the power of its
conventional oven counterpart and cooks for a much shorter amount of time. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• <span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Use the
self-cleaning cycle only for major cleaning jobs. Start the cycle right after
cooking while the oven is still hot, or wait until late in the evening when
electricity usage is low. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<i><u><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Buying Tips for a Range/Oven<o:p></o:p></span></span></u></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Convection
ovens use a small fan to circulate hot air around the oven. This speeds up
cooking time by about 30 percent and saves the same in energy. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Combination
ovens use microwave technology and halogen lamps to cut cooking time and energy
use by 66-75 percent. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></span></i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dishwasher</span></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• <span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Wash only
full loads of dishes - but do not overload dishwasher. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• <span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Scrape food
off dishes and rinse them with cold water before placing them in the
dishwasher. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• <span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Soak or
pre-wash only in the cases of burned-on or dried-on foods. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• <span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Don't use
the "rinse hold" feature on your dishwasher when you only have a few
soiled dishes. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• <span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Buying tip:
Look for dishwashers with internal booster heaters, so that you can set your
water heater thermostat at 120°F (rather than 140°F for dishwashing purposes). <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• <span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Energy-Efficient
Appliances for the Kitchen <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Induction
Cooking<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Induction
cooking is one of many advances made in home cooking. With induction cooking,
surfaces stay cool while the food gets warm or hot. It uses magnetic friction
to deliver heat through coils to the pots or pans on the surface. This prevents
the ceramic surface from becoming hot, which prevents burns. The pots that are
used must be made of magnetic materials, such as iron or steel, for the best
results. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These units
have very high efficiency ratings (in terms of the amount of heat used for
actual cooking versus the total amount of heat delivered by the equipment),
especially when compared to gas systems. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Light Energy
Ovens<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Many people
use microwave ovens for a variety of cooking purposes, but they do not have the
ability to grill or broil. Now, with light energy ovens, tungsten/ halogen
lamps are positioned around the interior and computer-controlled
"thermal-pulsing" selectively directs energy both into and onto the
food. You get the size, convenience, and speed of a microwave oven, combined
with the cooking ability of a regular oven or grill. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Larger
versions of these ovens have been used in commercial restaurants and hotels.
Starting in December 1998, models were available for residential applications. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Energy
Efficient Cooking<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Each piece of
cooking equipment you use and how you use it makes a big impact on how much
energy you use preparing meals. Here are some tips that should help you decide
where and when savings are possible in the kitchen. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div align="left" class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• <span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Select the
right pan or appliance. Oversized pans waste energy. The pan you use should
match the burner size. A 6-inch diameter pan on an 8-inch burner wastes almost
half of the energy produced by the burner. Using a separate appliance like a
Crockpot can save energy when preparing foods requiring long cooking times. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• <span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Pressure
cookers reduce energy use 50 to 75 percent because cooking times are reduced
when food is cooked at the higher temperatures created inside a pressure
cooker. And when you bake, use glass and ceramic pans and you can lower the
oven temperature by 25 degrees. If you're baking or roasting something for less
than a half hour, use a toaster oven. They often use 1/3 to 1/2 the power
needed for a conventional oven. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div align="left" class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• <span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">With
flat-surface electric burners, make sure the bottom of your pans are flat-bottomed
and can make good contact with the element. Uneven pan bottoms don't conduct
heat to the food as well. And with electric burners, you can turn them off
toward the end of the cooking time since they'll radiate heat for awhile as
they cool. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• With gas
cooktops, a well-shaped blue flame indicates efficient burning. A yellow flame
means the burner is operating inefficiently. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Keep lids
on pans as you cook; cooking without them can require three times as much
energy as cooking with them on. Look for pans with glass lids if you like to
keep an eye on what you are preparing. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• When
boiling foods, keep the amount of water used to a minimum. Using excess water
that must be heated wastes the energy required to raise its temperature. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Use
microwave ovens when possible since they use less energy and require shorter
cooking times than conventional ovens. And in the summer, they have the
additional advantage of producing less heat in the kitchen. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Defrosting
frozen foods in the refrigerator will reduce cooking time. But allow enough
time for defrosting to take place. It can take several days for a frozen turkey
to defrost in a refrigerator. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•
Self-cleaning ovens are a great convenience, but they accomplish their tasks by
heating to very high temperatures and burn off spilled or accumulated food. So
use them only when the oven really needs the cleaning, once a month or so. And
do it right after use so it's preheated for the cleaning cycle.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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