Energy Efficiency at Home
According to the US Department of Energy, consumers spend $241 billion each year on energy for home use. About one in five of the nation’s energy dollars is spent in homes. The typical US family spends about $1,900 a year on home utility bills. Each year, electricity generated by fossil fuels for a single home puts more carbon dioxide into the air than two average cars. Most of this energy use is unnecessary because there are a variety of proven, widely available products on the market today (heating, cooling, appliances, windows, lighting, etc.) to drastically reduce your home's energy bills and accompanying pollution. What's more, many of these products actually improve the comfort and livability of your home.
Upon completion of the learning event, the Learner will have displayed the ability to recognize common causes for poor energy efficiency in residential homes, and the Environmental Protection Agency’s recommended measures for improvement. There are no training requirements for energy efficiency at the home or office. This course is designed to give consumers a perspective on the benefits of being energy efficient and also could be adapted for office environments as well.
Relevant Standards: N/A
- Linear Duration/min: 00:19:38
- Complexity/Difficulty: Level I (very easy)
- Interactivity: Level II
- Prerequisites: None
Target Audience: This course is designed for all homeowners and/or those interested in improving the energy efficiency in a living space.
Competencies:
To successfully complete this course, the Learner will demonstrate the ability to:
- ECO 5.1.0 Recognize the course’s objectives 01:09
- ECO 5.2.0 Identify common problems related to poor energy efficiency in the home 01:31
- ECO 5.3.0 Identify problems that indicate poor energy efficiency in the home 04:07
- ECO 5.4.0 Identify recommended measures for sealing/insulating your home 03:56
- ECO 5.5.0 Identify recommended general improvements to increase energy efficiency 03:17
