Energy Efficiency & Climate Change: SLU CCAC

Which sector is the highest contributor to per-capita emissions in the US?

• Electricity and heat

• Transportation

• Waste

• Industry

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True or False: Human activities have raised the atmosphere's carbon dioxide content by 50% in less than 200 years.

• True

• False

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What type of energy is trapped by greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere?

• Light

• Infrared waves

• Kinetic

• Red Bull

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True or false: In the North Country region of NYS, wood is renewable and can be considered carbon neutral when used for heating homes.

• True

• False

On average, New Yorkers spend how much money on electricity per month?

• $54

• $111

• $458

• $193

Which category makes up the largest percentage of energy use in American households?

• Space Cooling and Heating

• Refrigeration

• Televisions

• Washing Machines

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True or False: Your Fridge needs to be set colder than 40F, and your freezer needs to be colder than 0F.

• True

• False

What is vampire energy?

• That vampire from Spongebob

• Appliances/devices drawing power when off or in standby mode

• An energy drink

• Energy used to turn on Halloween decorations

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How much do American households spend on vampire energy each year (depending on rates/location)?

• $165-$440/household/year

• $370-$750/household/year

• $25-$250/household/year

• $95-$300/household/year

What temperature should a water heater be set to when considering efficiency and conservation?

• 140F

• 90F

• 120F

• 100F

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