energy in the school
In April, our building used 154.267 MWh of energy. This is equal to 986,562 pounds of carbon dioxide, which is equal to burning 50,853 gallons of gas.
This is a problem.
Our building is working to reduce our energy consumption. While downstairs working on building the solar boat, we were talking about solar power and energy. We talked to the janitor, Bill and found out that regular lightbulbs use about 101.25 kilowatt hours. Bill switched the incandescent light bulbs in the school to LED light bulbs and saved about 92 KWH per 15 hour period.
This is a problem.
Our building is working to reduce our energy consumption. While downstairs working on building the solar boat, we were talking about solar power and energy. We talked to the janitor, Bill and found out that regular lightbulbs use about 101.25 kilowatt hours. Bill switched the incandescent light bulbs in the school to LED light bulbs and saved about 92 KWH per 15 hour period.
why this is important
CO2 in the atmosphere allows heat from the sun to reach the surface of the earth, but does not allow for the excess radiation (heat) to be reflected back into space. This raises the surface temperature of the planet and plants and animals suffer.
Earth needs balanced biochem-levels! CO2 is a gas and exists in Earth's atmosphere.
Today we count 394 to 400 ppm by volume - rising for decades. 120 million pounds of CO2 are man-made produced and released every minute!
Earth needs balanced biochem-levels! CO2 is a gas and exists in Earth's atmosphere.
Today we count 394 to 400 ppm by volume - rising for decades. 120 million pounds of CO2 are man-made produced and released every minute!
what can you do to help
Maintenance - Keep your car tuned up and running efficiently.
More Maintenance - Replace your air, oil and fuel filters according to schedule.
Tires - Keep your tires properly inflated (just this can save 400-700 pounds of CO2 per year).
Make your next vehicle a fuel-efficient one, meeting rigorous air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions standards.
Household fuel efficiency - If your household has two cars and one is used mostly for commuting, make the commuting car a real gas sipper if you can’t for both.
Drive better - Studies have shown up to 30% of the difference in miles per gallon (MPG) is due to driving habits alone. You could save more than a ton of CO2 per year by:
- Accelerating slowly and smoothly
- Driving the speed limit
- Maintaining a steady speed
- Anticipating your stops and starts
You can also use alternate energy sources such as solar, wind, and geothermal energy.
More Maintenance - Replace your air, oil and fuel filters according to schedule.
Tires - Keep your tires properly inflated (just this can save 400-700 pounds of CO2 per year).
Make your next vehicle a fuel-efficient one, meeting rigorous air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions standards.
Household fuel efficiency - If your household has two cars and one is used mostly for commuting, make the commuting car a real gas sipper if you can’t for both.
Drive better - Studies have shown up to 30% of the difference in miles per gallon (MPG) is due to driving habits alone. You could save more than a ton of CO2 per year by:
- Accelerating slowly and smoothly
- Driving the speed limit
- Maintaining a steady speed
- Anticipating your stops and starts
You can also use alternate energy sources such as solar, wind, and geothermal energy.
SOlar Energy
Solar energy is radiant energy emitted by the sun. Photovoltaic cells are cells that convert solar energy into electrical energy. This is a different way of obtaining energy, so we don't have to use fossil fuels and emit CO2.
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Horace Benedict created the first solar collector.
Put two electrorods together and the electricity increased. Solid could convert light into electricity. William J. Baileys invented a copper collecton. Solar equipment started being important. Major discussion about the efficiency of solar cells. The most efficient solar cell was developed. |