Energy Quiz

 

How much do you know about energy efficiency? Power2 asked people who ride Charlotte public transportation the following question:

Where do you, and millions of other Americans,
spend your energy budget?

A. Appliances

B. Heating & Cooling

C. Water Heating

 

Here is how the Charlotte passengers answered:

A
B
C

 

According to the U.S. Department of Energy,
the #1
answer is:

B. Heating & Cooling


In fact, according to its studies, the typical U.S. utility bill breakdown is:

  • 44% Heating & Cooling
  • 27% Appliances
  • 14% Water Heating
  • 9% Food Refrigeration
  • 6% Lighting