Green Office Energy Challenge Quiz

Thank you for taking the Green Office Energy Challenge Quiz. By completing the quiz, you will help your department make progress in the Challenge, and you will be entered into a prize draw for 1 of 5 $15 WATcard top-ups!

Terms and conditions: Responses must be submitted by Friday, April 7. The odds of winning are based on the number of entries and are unknown. A draw will be held from all entries on Monday April 27th, and the winner will be contacted by Wednesday, April 29th, 2017. Winners will be required to answer a skill-testing question and sign required waivers from the University of Waterloo.

Switching to energy-efficient light bulbs will reduce the average home energy consumption by 10%

True

False

Which of the following energy sources has the smallest climate change footprint for 1kWh equivalent of energy?

Electricity from the grid

Natural gas

Propane

Gasoline

How much cooking energy can you save at home by using a lid on pots and pans?

14%

30%

54%

Letting your dishes air-dry instead of using the heat-dry option will save you up to 50% on your dishwasher's energy consumption

True

False

Appliances still use power when plugged in, even if they're not in use

True

False

Which of the following numbers best completes this statement: weatherstripping (reducing air leaks) can reduce a home's heating and cooling needs by up to:

10%

20%

30%

How much of the average home energy use in Canada goes towards heating water?

13%

19%

28%

The most energy-efficient way to boil water is by using:

An electric stove

A natural gas stove

An electric kettle with auto-shutoff

Up to 70% of your personal video recorder's (PVR) energy consumption comes from standby energy use

True

False

On average, an ENERGY STAR certified television is 15% more efficient than a conventional model

True

False

What are some easy fixes to reduce energy use in the office?

Keep curtains/blinds closed overnight

Turn off monitors at the end of the day

Put your printer in sleep mode

All of the above

If nobody is turning off the lights when rooms aren't in use in your office, you can

A) Put a reminder on the light switch

B) Call Plant Operations

C) Continue to turn off lights when you leave rooms

D) Remind your co-workers at a staff meating

E) A,C, and D

F) A, B, and D

Which of the following is the best description of how the University is charged for electricity

A) A flat rate per kilowatt hour

B) Based on what time of day we use

C) Based on our use during the 5 hours of highest provincial demand

D) Both A and C

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