Energy Conservation and Behavioral Science

Energy Conservation and Behavioral Science

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Business, Life Skills

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

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The video discusses the importance of energy awareness and how behavioral science can influence energy consumption. It highlights a study where social pressure led to reduced energy use and introduces Opower, a company leveraging this insight to help people save energy. The video emphasizes the potential for significant energy savings through behavioral changes and calls for a shift in utility regulations to reward energy conservation.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What daily activity do people often neglect compared to checking emails or finances?

Checking social media

Reading the news

Exercising

Monitoring household energy use

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of energy from coal is typically converted into light?

25%

75%

50%

10%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the most effective message in the behavioral science experiment?

Neighbors' energy-saving actions

Preventing blackouts

Environmental benefits

Saving $54 a month

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the company Opower?

Using behavioral science to save energy

Building energy-efficient appliances

Developing new energy sources

Manufacturing solar panels

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much energy savings did Opower achieve in partnership with utilities?

Two terawatt hours

Three terawatt hours

Four terawatt hours

One terawatt hour

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated annual cost of wasted electricity in the U.S.?

$50 billion

$30 billion

$20 billion

$40 billion

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the most overlooked resource for achieving a sustainable energy future?

Solar panels

Nuclear energy

Behavioral science

Wind turbines

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