Conservation of Energy

6/5 Do Now

• Create a graphic organizer in your notebook on ways in which you can conserve energy in your everyday life.

Conservation of Energy Resources

Chapter 26Section 3

Energy Use Worldwide

Energy Efficiency• Use of energy resources in

ways that are most productive.

• Using the same amount of a resource but getting more for it

• Type of conservation

• Out with the old, in with the new

Conservation of Energy Resources

• How do you conserve energy resources?– Brushing your teeth– Showering– Turning lights off

when not in room– What else?

Getting More for Less

• Today we are under supply and demand– Pay more and get more

• Rather than seeking out more energy sources, why not shift to more efficient energy sources

$ 127 a barrel as of 5:30 AM 5/28/08

$ 67.80 a barrel as of 11:30 AM 6/5/09

Change a light bulb

• Incandescent Bulb

• Compact Fluorescent bulb

Save $87 to $125 each year in electricity

Over the 10 year life span you can save $35 - $50 in bulb expenses

Cogeneration

• The production of two usable forms of energy at the same time– Steam and electricity in power plants

– Allowed Central Florida to operate nation’s cleanest coal-powered electric facility.

Transportation Efficiency• Carpool

• More efficient automobiles

• Lower speed limits

• Hybrids and electric cars

• Public Transportation

• Work at home

Efficiency in Industry

• More efficient machinery

• Packaging reduction

• Cut waste of materials

Efficiency at Home

• Tonight for homework come up with ways that your home can be more efficient.

• Ask your parents if there is anything they have done lately to make your home more efficient.

• Read Pg. 698 – 703 #1-5

Insulation

Sustainable Energy

• Global management of Earth’s natural resources to meet current and future energy needs without causing environmental damage.

– Conservation– Energy Efficiency

– WE NEED YOU!!!