Energy and Water

CHAPTER 7Chapter 7Energy and WaterLearning ObjectivesHow to save electricity in the office and at events by focusing on energy efficiencyHow direct sunlight (passive solar power) can enhance the event environment while providing light and heatHow renewable energies such as solar, wind, water, and biofuel can provide energy while adding to the event atmosphereHow human energy can power devices that traditionally run on electric or battery powerCHAPTER 7Learning ObjectivesHow government grants can support renewable energy How to support renewable energy initiatives with renewable energy certificates (RECs)How to conserve water in the office and at eventsHow to harvest rainwater using landscaping techniquesCHAPTER 7Opening ActivityWhat sources of energy and water have you used today so far?Do you know the origin of these sources?CHAPTER 7Energy EfficiencyElectronicsTurn off computers when not in use.TemperatureClean or replace filters on furnaces.During winter, keep south-facing windows unshaded during the day and shaded at night.LightingCompact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs)CHAPTER 7Energy Efficiency in the KitchenCookingDefrost manual-defrost freezers.Make sure refrigerator doors are tightly sealed.ServiceBuffet, french, or family-style service allows diners to choose portions.CleaningAir dry dishes when possible.CHAPTER 7Renewable EnergyUtilitySolarWindHydroHuman PowerCHAPTER 7Icon Energy displays solar thermal heating technology at the Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival.Solar PowerSolar Photovoltaics (PV)Solar ThermalPassive Solar Power (daylighting)CHAPTER 7The Solar PumpCHAPTER 7The SolarPump, a solar-powered charging station, in use at South by Southwest 2010. Beth Ferguson, 2010, SolDesignLab.com.Human PowerCHAPTER 7Guerilla Cinema provides pedal power for a movie screening at the Take One Action film festival.Water EfficiencyCateringOnly use the dishwasher when full.Scrape, don’t rinse food off dishes.Melt ice or frozen foods in a still basin, not with running water.CleaningOnly use washing machine when full.Reuse indoor cleaning water for clean outdoors.CHAPTER 7Water EfficiencyOutdoorsPosition sprinklers strategically.Water the grounds in the morning to reduce heat evaporation.Do not cut grass shorter than 3 inches.PlumbingDetect and repair all leaks.Adjust flush valves and install dams on toilets.CHAPTER 7Rainwater HarvestingRain gardensPorous pavementsRain barrelsGreen roofsCHAPTER 7SXSWHow is SXSW different from a traditional music festival?Which stakeholders are most important to promote sustainability at SXSW?Check out www.sxsw.com: who is their key target market?CHAPTER 7Lightning RoundInsulationR-ValuesCompact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs)Low-emissivity coating (low-e)Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)Solar PVSolar thermalPassive solar powerWind turbineHydropowerMicrohydropowerCHAPTER 7Lightning RoundBiogasPiezolectric effectRain harvestingUrban runoffGreen roofsStormwater plantersBioretentionCHAPTER 7HomeworkChoose a form of renewable energy to research in greater detail – solar PV, solar thermal, hydro, wind, human power or biofuel.How would you incorporate it into an event?CHAPTER 7