Superior Watershed Partnership Michigan Energy Assistance Program (SWP MEAP)

AN UPPER PENINSULA PROGRAM COORDINATED BY THE SUPERIOR WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP AND PROJECT PARTNERS

1104 North 3rd Street Marquette, Michigan 49855

Phone: (906) 273-2742 • Fax (906) 273-2741

www.superiorwatersheds.org/energy-conservation

2023 Energy Conservation and Money Management Response Form

This quiz covers content from the 2023 ECMM Workshop. Once you have answered all questions correctly and submit, you will be finished with the ECMM requirement until Sept. 2023.

Before taking the quiz, you should review the ECMM brochure, available here.

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On average, air leaks make up what percent of household heating costs?

10-15%15-30%20-35%25-40%

What is the basic idea behind air sealing?

It’s the least important part of conservationUnless you replace your doors, it won’t helpIf something connects warm to cold, or connects one level to the next, it should be properly sealed!You need a trained professional to do it

Which of the following is not a good way to balance comfort and efficiency with your heating appliances?

Closing off all vents and airwaysKeep temperatures around 66-72°FLet the system “breathe” by keeping any vents and airways open and unblockedInsulating any exposed airways that may allow heat to escape

In 2015, the National Resource Defense Council found that roughly what percentage of an energy bill is made up of phantom loading (also called "Vampire Power")?

10%23%40%99%

Which of the following does not reduce the energy consumed for everyday tasks?

EnergyStar appliancesLED lightsSmart/programmable thermostatsRunning electric space heat

Which letter of the S.A.V.E. acronym is incorrect?

Sealing air leaksAppliance maintenanceVampire powerElectric space heat

What is the first step to creating a budget?

Cutting out expensesFinding a new or different jobListing income and expensesSpending less on food

Why does phantom loading occur?

To keep devices in a standby modeTo get people to buy power stripsTo ensure your home consumes as much energy as possibleNobody knows yet

Which of the following is not a method of budgeting listed in the booklet?

Pen and paper/traditionalSpreadsheetComputer or mobile appTracking transactions in your head

Which of the following is not a common air leak?

Windows/doorsKitchen sinksOutlets/switchesOverhead fixtures

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