AP Environmental Science / Unit 6: Energy Resources and Consumption
6.13 Energy Conservation
Notes
- Use efficient appliances and LED bulbs, insulation, smart thermostats.
- Transportation: carpooling, public transit, hybrid and electric vehicles, higher fuel efficiency standards.
- Green building design reduces energy use.
Practice
Which saves the most household energy?
Reduces heating and cooling.
LED bulbs compared with incandescent bulbs:
More efficient.
Public transit conserves energy because:
Lower energy per person.
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