Science Man and His Environment/Energy/Energy Audit
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Below is a checklist for use in conducting an energy audit.
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The purpose of an energy audit is to determine how energy is used in order to be able to save energy.
The most common method of doing an energy audit is to use a checklist. The following is a checklist for doing an energy audit.
Item | Checked | Comments | Notes |
All incandescant lights replaced with compact fluorescent lights | CFLs are much more efficient | ||
lights turned off when people are not in room | |||
All appliances have energy ratings | |||
Refrigerator door's gasket gives proper seal | |||
Refrigerator coils are cleaned at least once a year | Coils are located either behind or under the refrigerator | ||
Refrigerator temperature is 3-5 °C | Check using thermometer, you need to leave inside for 24 hours | ||
Freezer temperature is -15 °C | If separate freezer, than it should be at -18 °C | ||
Appliancies with standby are unplugged when not in use | Standby applicances use a significant amount of energy | ||
Washer, dishwasher, and dryer are only ran when fully loaded | |||
No leaking faucets | |||
Air conditioning set at 25 °C or higher | |||
Air conditioner filters are regularly cleaned | |||
Windows and doors shut when air conditioning is on | |||
Air ducts are not blocked and are properly sealed | |||
Computer in powered down when not in use | The monitor uses the most amount of energy | ||
TV's, DVD's, printers, speakers, etc. are turned off when not in use | |||
Trees an shrubs are planted to provide shade for the house |