The energy-hungry house: Why and how energy use is so high today
The picture of U.S. energy usage has changed dramatically over the years. So where does all of that juice go?
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The energy-hungry house: Why and how energy use is so high todayThe picture of U.S. energy usage has changed dramatically over the years. So where does all of that juice go?
Tue, Jan 24 2012 at 8:28 AM EST
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HabitatAMP
02/01/2012 12:21 PM
Very interesting infographic! I think keeping things plugged in is something we all do - but it's an easy fix. I think a follow-up infographic on how we can and why to save energy would be great. THANKS!
Guest
02/01/2012 12:19 PM
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cesar39nt
01/27/2012 13:13 PM
it's just a matter of learning how to turn off after use unless design calls for CONTINUOUS operation
aligatorhardt
01/26/2012 09:21 AM
I think pointing at microwave ovens is wrong. Bake a potato in 5 minutes at 14 watts in a microwave oven, or 40 minutes in an electric oven using 4000 watts, the microwave oven is far more efficient.
sarabsspot
01/25/2012 15:25 PM
those big houses for small families do take up a lot of energy. Solar panels seems to be the way to go so the power generated could be actually sold back to the individual cites, counties and states involved . Read about it. it is a very doable option for we Power greedy folks.
andrel
01/25/2012 12:29 PM
PER CAPITA! Without factoring population growth, the total electric consumption figures don't mean anything. That's too bad because the rest of the article is excellent. Don't lend yourself to detractors' attacks by starting on the wrong foot.
Gypsy Chief
01/25/2012 08:48 AM
Distributed electrical generating may help. My city is rolling out smart meters this year. We have possibilities of producing significant parts of our electrical demand from rooftop solar.
anotherbob
01/24/2012 19:06 PM
US population more than doubled from 150 million to 308 million so the increase in electrical consumption is not as dramatic as this would have us believe. Also the figures don't mean much unless total household consumption of energy is included. Perhaps people/builders have preferred to build more all electric homes eschewing gas, oil and other energy sources. Add your commentSign in with one of these accounts or just add your comment below. |
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