Let’s Test Your Skills!

Take the energy conservation quiz below to test your knowledge.  Answers will be posted next week!

1)    On average, what percentage of your bill goes to heating/cooling your home?
a.    20%
b.    75%
c.    40%
d.    50%

2)    What temperature should you set your thermostat at during the winter for maximum efficiency?
a.    68°
b.    78°
c.    80°
d.    72°

3)    What percentage of homes built before 1980 are considered well insulated?
a.    80%
b.    5%
c.    45%
d.    20%

4)    True or False: Landscaping can impact your bill.

5)    The average person uses _________ of water when taking a shower.
a.    2 gallons
b.    10 gallons
c.    45 gallons
d.    20 gallons

6)    The proper temperature for your hot water heater (for maximum efficiency) is____.
a.    140°
b.    170°
c.    110°
d.    120°

7)    True or False: The distance between your shower and your hot water heater can impact your bill.

8)    How often should you replace your furnace/air conditioning filter?
a.    Every 6 months
b.    Annually
c.    Monthly
d.    Every 2 weeks

9)    True or false: On average, baths use less water than showers.

10)    On average, standby power- electricity used by appliances when “off” but not unplugged - is about _____% of residential electricity use.
a.    10%
b.    5%
c.    2%
d.    15%