Energy Conservation Quiz
True or false:
1. __ I should set my thermostat at the highest comfortable setting in the summer or the lowest comfortable setting in the winter and leave it there because adjusting the temperature up and down uses more energy.
2. __ I should take showers instead of baths to conserve energy.
3. __ I should keep the water heater thermostat set at 175-180 degrees to keep the water ready to use.
4. __ Fluorescent lights are more energy-efficient than incandescent lights.
5. __ It’s better to dry small loads of clothes because smaller loads take less time and use less energy.
6. __ Microwave ovens are more energy-efficient than regular stoves.
7. __ I can lower my heating and cooling costs by closing the vents in empty rooms.
8. __ Ceiling fans and oscillating fans use more energy when the air conditioner is running.
9. __ Washing clothes in warm water and rinsing with cold water saves a lot of hot water.
10. __ Caulking and weather-stripping around doors and windows will not help lower electric bills in an older home.