Energy calculators and tips

In his science project, 10-year-old Wynn Brower of Indiana showed that turning off his family's four computers would save $1 per day. That may not sound like much, but it adds up over a year's time.

Wynn then took his findings to the local county council and demonstrated that they could save $25,000 per year by turning off their 550 computers every night. Read the story here.

Here are some websites to calculate how much energy you use, and how to reduce your fuel costs:

For your home:

Home Energy Saver: Project sponsored by the U.S. Dept of Energy. Calculate energy use. Get tips on heating and cooling, appliances, electronics, insulation and landscaping.

Energy Star: Joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. Get energy performance ratings of appliances, tips on energy-efficient home improvements, and more. There's also a kids' section that teaches children about energy conservation.

Carroll Energy Solution offers 365 ways to save energy


For your car:

Fuel cost calculator: from U.S. Dept of Energy. Estimate how much you'll spend on fuel per year, or for the life of your car. Explore other functions at this site - see the best and worst fuel-efficient cars, print out a fuel economy guide, find gas prices and gas mileage tips.

Canada's Office of Energy Efficiency: Calculate fuel costs in liters or gallons, per mile or kilometer

Going on a car trip? At the AAA website, calculate your fuel costs based on current gas prices and your car's model and year.


Pauline
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