US DOE Midwest Regional Weatherization Conference
Baseload
Informed by the record of historical kWh
consumption and an appreciation for household habits, every job presents potential for electric baseload savings. From refrigerators to dehumidifiers, lights
to fans, electric appliances and equipment vary in efficiency, and are sometimes sensible candidates for replacement. Regardless of local protocol, there are
a range of diagnostic tools, tips, and techniques that can help pinpoint the savings opportunities. We'll look at a bunch of them.
By attending this session, participants
will
1. Understand what it takes to
measure or project useful electric consumption information, both in the context of utility history and during on-site
inspection
2. Examine the cost-benefit aspects of a wide range of kWh meters
3. Learn of ancillary tools and techniques to assess costs of a variety of
baseload uses
KEYWORDS: appliances, assessment, audit, client, consumption, diagnostic, equipment, meters, tools, usage, utility bills
Rana Belshe, Conservation Connection Consulting,
Fairchild, WI
Thom Knoll, Community Action Bureau, Kalamazoo County Health &
Community Services Dept., Nazareth, MI
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