Check out the 2013 Green Cup Energy Challenge website here. 

Here is the link to the Video competition.  Contact Mr. Spearing, Jilly Lim, Laura McCullagh, or the Film Club if you’d like to get involved in that.  It’s due January 30.  Let’s make sure our video has accurate information if we’re going to submit one.

Did you know…?

• Over 70% of electricity in the U.S. is generated from non-renewable sources.

• Coal is used to generate almost half of the electricity produced in the U.S. When coal is burned as fuel, it gives off carbon dioxide, the main greenhouse gas linked to global warming.

• About 30% of the energy used in commercial and industrial buildings is used inefficiently or unnecessarily.

• If the energy efficiency of commercial and industrial buildings improved by 10%, it would equal a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions equal to taking 30 million cars off the road.

• More than 25% of energy consumption in homes goes to lighting.

• Only about 10% of the energy used by a bulb creates light, the other 90% creates heat.

• If you replace 25% of your light bulbs with fluorescents, you can save about 20% on your lighting bill.

• Home refrigerators in the U.S. use the same amount of electricity as 25 large power plants every year.

• Around 80% of the energy used to wash clothes comes from heating the water. Using warm or cool water will save energy and get clothes just as clean.

• Stopping air leaks around the house, can save you as much as 10% on heat and air conditioning costs.

• Many electronics use energy even when turned off to keep display clocks lit and remote controls working.