The more we use the AC, the more we may need it. Air conditioners account
for about 5% of America's energy consumption; this summer, cut costs by
finding alternative ways to BEAT the HEAT.
Challenge: Five-percent of this nation's energy is a lot of juice.
Calculate how much power America uses and how much power a typical station
produces. How many power plants are needed to create 5% of America's
energy?
For More Information:
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips/pdfs/energy_savers.pdf
www.acee.org
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