It Starts With Energy Efficiency

Stephanie Hastings, PresidentNaperville for Clean Energy and Conservation

Non-fossil energy use grows rapidly, but fossil fuels still provide 78 percent of total energy use in 2035

US Energy Consumption Increases 3.4% in 2009-2011 (quadrillion BTUs)

US Renewable Energy Production Up 23% in Two Years

-“The Carbon Bathtub,” National Geographic, December 2009

Satellite Images: Arctic Ice Melt

The average global surface temperature of Earth has risen by .8 degrees Celsius since 1880, and is now increasing at a rate of about .1 degree Celsius per decade. This image shows how 2010 temperatures compare to average temperatures from a

baseline period of 1951-1980

Credit: NASA GISS

Oceans absorb roughly a million tons of CO2 every hour.

-“The Acid Sea,” National Geographic, April 2011

US Toxic Air Pollution by Sector, Totals Emitted in 2009 (lbs.)

US Energy Consumption by Sector 2009 (trillion BTUs)

Electric Vehicle Sales Forecast by Company for 2015 (thousands of units)

So Now What?

What can I do?

Example

$ $$ $$$Energy Efficiency Upgrades Only

Energy Efficiency Plus Renewable Energy

Investment

Renewable Energy Investment Only

Short Payback

Long Payback

Typical U.S. Residential Energy Use

31%

12%

12%

11%

9%

9%

8%

8%

Space Heating

Space Cooling

Water Heating

Lighting

Computers/Electronics

Other Appliances

Refrigeration

Other

Home Energy Priorities

Blower Door Test

Identify Your Home’s Envelope

Common Air Leaks

Bad!

Rim Joist

Common Air

Leaks

Common Air Leaks

Common Air Leak

Insulation

Heating and Cooling

• Regular “clean & check” service• Change your filter• Programmable Thermostat• Check your utility provider for energy

efficiency programs and rebates

It Starts With Energy Efficiency

Stephanie Hastings, PresidentNaperville for Clean Energy and Conservation

www.ncec.usncec.email@yahoo.com

mobile phone 312-523-4347

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