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