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Energy Efficiency Challenge

Test your knowledge on energy-saving practices and learn how small changes can make a big difference!

Discover how to:

Reduce your energy consumption
Make your home more efficient
Save money on utility bills

11 Questions3 MinutesCreated by SavingSunset247

Which one of these uses less energy?

Using a laptop computer

Using a desktop computer

How much of your total consumption do electronics that are in standby or plugged in, but unused, account for??

15%

10%

You decide to reduce your consumption and save energy. First thing you do?

Use lids on your pots and pans to reduce energy needed for cooking

Start strategically using window covers to cool off your house.

Install an energy-meter.

Reduce the time you shower by just one minute per time.

Which setting should you use with a ceiling fan to cool down a room?

Fan blowing downwards towards the floor.

Fan Blowing in reverse, upwards.

Does not make a difference

You are feeling a little breezy. Which of these would you most likely do?

Go get your thick socks and a warm jumper

Adjust the heating

Go find the warmest spot in the house

Take a warm shower

Which one of these is the most important energy-saver?

Running full loads of laundry

Washing laundry in cold water

Hang-drying your laundry

Tossing a dry towel in the dryer with the laundry.

Calibrating your fridge can save you energy. What is its optimal temperature?

3 - 6 Celsius degrees

0 - 2 Celsius degrees

2 - 3 Celsius degrees

-2 - 0 Celsius degrees

How can you optimize your water-heater's energy usage?

Turn it off when not in use

Cover it with isolating material

Turn hot water all the way on right away

All of these

The simplest way to improve efficiency of your lighting at home?

Change light bulbs to low-energy ones

Dust your light bulbs

Move them to new locations

Install light dimmers

Walls that are painted dark will make the room more energy-efficient.

True

False

These questions used information derived from:

21 tips: No-cost ways to save electricity. (2020). Retrieved on June 15, 2020, from https://www.bchydro.com/powersmart/residential/savings-and-rebates/everyday-electricity-saving-tips.html?WT.mc_id=rd_21tips

14 Most Popular Interior Design Styles Explained. (2018). Retrieved on June 15, 2020, from https://rocheledecorating.com.au/14-most-popular-interior-design-styles-explained/

100 Ways To Save Electricity. (2019). Retrieved on June 15, 2020, from https://paylesspower.com/blog/100-ways-to-save-electricity/

These questions used information derived from:

14 Most Popular Interior Design Styles Explained. (2018). Retrieved on June 15, 2020, from https://rocheledecorating.com.au/14-most-popular-interior-design-styles-explained/

100 Ways To Save Electricity. (2019). Retrieved on June 15, 2020, from https://paylesspower.com/blog/100-ways-to-save-electricity/

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