What's
your Energy
I.Q.?
| You've read all those tips about saving energy -- but how much of it has really sunk in? Take this quiz and find out. There are some curve-ball statements here, so think carefully before responding with a True or False. |
True or False ?
(answers are included at the bottom of this page)
1.
A thermostat setting of 68 degrees for your heating plant and air
conditioner will give you a steady, healthy, year-round temperature and also
save energy.
2. Turn out all the lights when you leave a room, even if you'll be
back shortly.
3. For efficiency, you should always run your dishwasher all the way
through its dry cycle.
4. Operating your electric clothes washer, dryer and dishwasher at
less than full capacity reduces motor strain, and results in fuel savings.
5. If your oven is big enough, you can cook a whole meal in it -- roast,
potatoes, vegetables -- at one time.
6. Synthetic fabrics and permanent press will dry just as well
hanging from a line in your yard as in the dryer.
7. Some television sets use electricity even when turned off.
8. Keeping your freezer packed to capacity will save electricity.
9.
You should consolidate your heavy household energy use -- washers, dryers, and
so on -- in the daylight hours, when utility companies are geared up to meet
peak power demands.
10. Using your auto air conditioner doesn't waste energy so long as your engine
is running fast enough to put power back into your battery.
| Answers: 1. False 2. True 3. False 4. False 5. True 6. True 7. True 8. True 9. False 10. False |