Energy Efficiency FAQs
How does a compact fluorescent light (CFL) work?
Compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) and other fluorescent light bulbs [...]
How does a light-emitting diode (LED) bulb work?
LEDs, like CFLs, don’t get particularly hot and thus [...]
What are some good ways to save energy at school?
Make sure the lights and computers are turned off [...]
How is energy measured?
There are many ways to measure energy. One of [...]
What are the “three Rs” of energy conservation?
Reduce, reuse, and recycle. Some ways you can reuse [...]
We don’t have a hybrid vehicle, and can’t afford to buy one right now. So, since my parents need to drive to work and drive me to school, it seems like reducing the amount of gas we use isn’t really possible, is it?
Of course it's possible! There are numerous other ways [...]
How can planting trees help counter the effects of global warming?
Trees take carbon dioxide out of the air and [...]
Since global warming is already in effect, isn’t it too late to make a difference through energy efficiency and conservation measures?
No! If we get serious about energy-saving practices, we [...]
What’s the difference between global warming and the greenhouse effect?
The greenhouse effect is created because certain gases sent [...]
Which type of renewable energy is currently most relied on in the United States?
Wind energy. In 2020, it accounted for 8.4% of [...]