Public Records of the Atkinson Energy Efficiency Committee
In keeping with the spirit and intent of New Hampshire's Right-to-Know Law RSA 91-A, this blog is simply a repository of communications related to the Atkinson Energy Efficiency Committee. It will include copies of emails between members, meeting minutes of public meetings, and other documents which the Committee feels should be available to the public.
From: Michelle Veasey [mailto:mveasey@msn.com] Sent: Sun 4/19/2009 3:16 PM To: jim.garrity.atkinsonsunshine@blogger.com; Garrity, Jim; maj2002@comcast.net; judy@wainwright.mv.com; mveasey@msn.com; hike4000@comcast.net; mmascola@gmail.com Subject: Reminder: Workshop Mtg Monday at 7pm
Hi Everyone,
Please remember that we have a workshop meeting with Julie LeBranche, RPC to work on EE language for the Master Plan. Your opionions and participation are important! The meeting will be held at 7pm at Town Hall.
From: Michelle Veasey [mailto:mveasey@msn.com] Sent: Thu 6/4/2009 3:48 PM To: jim.garrity.atkinsonsunshine@blogger.com; Garrity, Jim; maj2002@comcast.net; mveasey@msn.com; hike4000@comcast.net; mmascola@gmail.com Subject: Please RSVP on Monday's Energy Mtg
Hi EVeryone,
I need to post Monday's meeting by tomorrow - please let me know if you'll be able to attend. So far, I've only heard from Michael M and Jim for sure. Judy, you mentioned it when I saw you - will you be there for sure?
I need to post Monday's meeting by tomorrow - please let me know if you'll be able to attend. So far, I've only heard from Michael M and Jim for sure. Judy, you mentioned it when I saw you - will you be there for sure?
Great eye-catching info, especially if used in aggregate. I was watching the cable announcements when Conservation was talking informatlly with the selctmen after our meeting and realized Dave has put up at least three screens encouraging residents to take the NH Carbon Challnge. Hasn't had an impact. Maybe we could adjust these figures for .15 kWh (multiple them by 1.36) and update the "slides" with samples to get more action. What do you think? (Could also update the blog with all the estimates and point people there ...
Michelle
From: mmascola@gmail.com To: mveasey@msn.com; jim.garrity.atkinsonsunshine@blogger.com; jim.garrity@leg.state.nh.us; maj2002@comcast.net; hike4000@comcast.net CC: mmascola@gmail.com Subject: Vampire power costs Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2009 09:31:12 -0400
I saw this article on the Yahoo news, it's about the electric costs associated with phantom power loads. Take a look at what appliances cost per year and they only used.11 cents per KWH when we are more like .15 cents per KWH where we live.
There's a lot of interest in the fact that many electronic devices in our homes are using energy even while they are turned off or not being used. But, how much money do these energy vampires really suck up?
For many people, the standby power used by one device will seem minuscule, but the costs can add up when you take into account just how many things we all have plugged in. What's more, many households, have multiple televisions, computers, cordless phones, and others.
All told, the money wasted by an average U.S. household on standby power each year could easily be used to purchase an iPod Shuffle or in some cases even a Nano.
Below is a list of the annual average costs for many household gadgets that are turned off and plugged in. Just add up the costs for everything you have plugged in at home to find out how much standby power costs you each year.
Keep in mind that these are just averages, and in some categories there are big differences between most and least efficient products. How much energy each of your devices consumes will depend on both the device itself and your local electricity costs.
Costs start adding up when you take into account electronics that may be left on when you're not using them.
Here's a small sampling:
·Desktop computer: $71.00
·Video game console: $23.10
·VCR: $7.69
·DVD player: $7.46
·CD player: $8.53
There's little consumers can do about set-top cable, satellite, and DVR/TiVo boxes. Television shows can't be taped if boxes are unplugged and it typically takes a long time to reboot boxes. Since it's not practical to unplug them, the best you can do is remember to turn off the box when you're not actively watching TV.
When you add up how much money every U.S. household spends on standy power it amounts to about $4 billion a year of wasted energy.
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I will not be able to attend Monday's meeting. Katie has an senior awards night for athletes. I want to make sure Michael M. can be there to run the meeting and others will also be available. Julie is supposed to be emailing the draft language for the Master Plan ahead of time, so I can share my comments with all of you.
I saw this article on the Yahoo news, it’s about the electric costs associated with phantom power loads. Take a look at what appliances cost per year and they only used.11 cents per KWH when we are more like .15 cents per KWH where we live.
There's a lot of interest in the fact that many electronic devices in our homes are using energy even while they are turned off or not being used. But, how much money do these energy vampires really suck up?
For many people, the standby power used by one device will seem minuscule, but the costs can add up when you take into account just how many things we all have plugged in. What's more, many households, have multiple televisions, computers, cordless phones, and others.
All told, the money wasted by an average U.S. household on standby power each year could easily be used to purchase an iPod Shuffle or in some cases even a Nano.
Below is a list of the annual average costs for many household gadgets that are turned off and plugged in. Just add up the costs for everything you have plugged in at home to find out how much standby power costs you each year.
Keep in mind that these are just averages, and in some categories there are big differences between most and least efficient products. How much energy each of your devices consumes will depend on both the device itself and your local electricity costs.
Costs start adding up when you take into account electronics that may be left on when you're not using them.
Here's a small sampling:
·Desktop computer: $71.00
·Video game console: $23.10
·VCR: $7.69
·DVD player: $7.46
·CD player: $8.53
There's little consumers can do about set-top cable, satellite, and DVR/TiVo boxes. Television shows can't be taped if boxes are unplugged and it typically takes a long time to reboot boxes. Since it's not practical to unplug them, the best you can do is remember to turn off the box when you're not actively watching TV.
When you add up how much money every U.S. household spends on standy power it amounts to about $4 billion a year of wasted energy.
Environmental journalist Lori Bongiorno shares green-living tips and product reviews with Yahoo! Green's users. Send Lori a question or suggestion for potential use in a future column. Her book, Green Greener Greenest: A Practical Guide to Making Eco-smart Choices a Part of Your Life is available on Yahoo! Shopping and Amazon.com.
-----Original Message----- From:Michelle Veasey [mailto:mveasey@msn.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2009 8:46 AM To:jim.garrity.atkinsonsunshine@blogger.com; jim.garrity@leg.state.nh.us; maj2002@comcast.net; mveasey@msn.com; hike4000@comcast.net; mmascola@gmail.com Subject: Conference and Housekeeping
Hi Again,
I just wanted to remind everyone that the Local Energy Committee Conference is scheduled for June 20th at the Grappone Center. I have family in town for Katie's graduation, so I'm at best only going to be able to attend the morning. Is there anyone on the committee that can also attend? I think it is very important that we learn from some of these sessions. Here's the agenda ... http://www.carboncoalition.org/Conference/agenda.php
Judy - I will send your info into Barbara Snicer. I think once it's voted on you have to sign the appointment.
Jim - according to Barbara, we need to separate our minutes for the meeting where elections were held. We need to have two sets. One for the elections and one for the rest of the meeting. Also, all minutes should be turned into Barbara, so that they are available in hard copy to community members. Technically, we should probably review/approve prior to posting.
Michael J. and Denise - will you both be continuing on the committee? Barbara is showing that we are fully appointed, so we cannot solicit new members.
Should we plan on continuing our meetings on the second Monday of month? If so, I need to change the announcement on the cable channel.
