EVR 1001-Energy Authentic Assessment PDF

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Home Energy Efficiency Authentic Assessment Directions: Complete the energy calculations for the energy cost and cost recuperation for both types of appliances, then complete the reflection questions.

Part 1: Refrigerator Energy Star Refrigerator Model #: Frigidaire FFHT1832T Style: Top mount door Cubic Feet: 18 cubic feet Yearly Energy Usage (from Energy Guide): 363 kWh/yr

Non-Energy Star Refrigerator Model #: Frigidaire FFTR1821T Style: Top mount door Cubic Feet: 18 cubic feet Yearly Energy Usage (from Energy Guide): 404 kWh/yr

Picture of Appliance:

Picture of Appliance:

Website Link to Retail Store Purchase Price: (1) $1,246.80 Yearly Energy Use (in kWh): 363 kWh/yr Energy Cost per Year (Energy usage in kWh from above x .1111 cents/kWh ): (3) 40.33

Website Link to Retail Store Purchase Price: (2) $1,186.80 Yearly Energy Use (in kWh): 404 kWh/yr Energy Cost per Year (Energy usage in kWh from above x .1111 cents/kWh ): (4) 44.88

Cost Recuperation Estimation 1. Initial Cost Difference: Energy Star Appliance Price (1) ‒ Non-Energy Star Appliance Price (2) Calculation (Show Your Work): 1,246.80 – 1,186.80 = $60 This is the original upfront price difference. In other words, how much more money the Energy-Star Appliance costs. 2. Cost Per Year Difference: Non-Energy Star Appliance Energy Cost (4) ‒ Energy-Star Appliance Energy Cost (3) 4.55 Calculation (Show Your Work): (404 x 0.1111) - (363 x 0.1111) = 4.55 This is how much money you will save each year by choosing an Energy-Star Appliance. 3. Time to Recuperate Your Upfront Cost: Initial Cost Difference from #1 / Cost Per Year Difference from #2 Calculation (Show Your Work): 60/4.55 = 13.19 This is how many years it will take for you to recoup your initial investment and start saving money.

Part 2: Washing Machine Energy Star Washing Machine Model #: GTW500ASN Style: Top Loader Cubic Feet: 4.5 cubic feet Yearly Energy Usage (from Energy Guide): 210 kWh/yr

Non-Energy Star Washing Machine Model #: GTW465ASN Style: Top Loader Cubic Feet: 4.5 cubic feet Yearly Energy Usage (from Energy Guide): 175 kWh/yr

Picture of Appliance:

Picture of Appliance:

Website Link to Retail Store Purchase Price: (1) $498.00 Yearly Energy Use (in kWh): 175 kWh/yr Energy Cost per Year (Energy usage in kWh from above x .1111 cents/kWh ): (3)

Website Link to Retail Store Purchase Price: (2) $478.00 Yearly Energy Use (in kWh): 210 kWh/yr Energy Cost per Year (Energy usage in kWh from above x .1111 cents/kWh ): (4)

Cost Recuperation Estimation 1. Initial Cost Difference: Energy Star Appliance Price (1) ‒ Non-Energy Star Appliance Price (2) Calculation (Show Your Work): 498.00 – 478.00 = 20 This is the original upfront price difference. In other words, how much more money the Energy-Star Appliance costs. 2. Cost Per Year Difference: Non-Energy Star Appliance Energy Cost (4) ‒ Energy-Star Appliance Energy Cost (3) Calculation (Show Your Work): (210 x 0.1111) - (175 x 0.1111) = 3.89 This is how much money you will save each year by choosing an Energy-Star Appliance. 3. Time to Recuperate Your Upfront Cost: Initial Cost Difference from #1 / Cost Per Year Difference from #2 Calculation (Show Your Work): 20/3.89 = 5.14 This is how many years it will take for you to recoup your initial investment and start saving money.

Part 3 Reflection Questions 1. After completing this assignment, do you think Energy Star Appliances are worth the investment? Answer: Yes, I do think Energy Star Appliances are worth the investment. 2. Why do you think consumers do not purchase Energy Star Appliances? Answer: Because when the consumers take a loon on Energy Star Appliances’ price, they would make a comparison between Energy Star Appliances and the other brand, they would prefer to buy a cheaper one due to their budget. 3. Besides switching to Energy Star Appliances, identify and describe 3 other ways you can reduce your energy use (and your energy bill) at home. Answer: -

Balance electricity use by using appliances strategically. Save electricity by washing clothes in cold water Replace air filter....