Energy Efficiency

Question 1

What are 3 energy inefficiency

Answer 1

» Waste heat in energy conversion
» Using more energy than best available technology allows
» Wasting energy for non-essential products and services

Question 2

hroughout the semester we have talked about a variety of systems (water, transportation, buildings, end of life, electricity, fuels in general). How would you increase efficiency for systems. Name 1 example for each.

Answer 2

Water: recycle water rather than allowing water to go straight to the ocean
Recycle water in building
Don’t waste waste by plugging the leaks

Transportation: increase occupancy rate per vehicle. 
		Use low emission fuels 
		Car equation many things to change

Buildings: Select low impact lighting

Question 3

How would you increase efficiency of transportation and water system?

Answer 3

Transportation: increase occupancy rate, Car equation (angle smooth roads)
Switch to renewable source

Water system: recycle the water (instead of letting it into the bay)

Question 4

What are 3 enables in energy efficiency.

Answer 4

Energy efficiency regulations and rebates

Vehicle efficiency regulations

Appliance efficiency labels

Product eco-labels (e.g., Energy Star)

Consumer awareness campaigns (e.g., “Spare the Air Days”)

Price signals