Saving Energy with Energy Star

This unit, we studied electrical circuits, and how important they are in urban planning. We studied both parallel and series circuits and innovated an existing circuit we had. In this action project we study circuits and how they are implemented into urban planning. We asked ourselves what is good urban planning? With this question in mind, we made our house models and chose products in our home. In the slideshow below, I have a model house with a working electrical circuit. Each lightbulb represents a different certified product from Energy Star, except for one light, which is a traditional incandescent bulb. These products are more efficient, lasting, and save more money in the long-term, compared to other products.  You can see which light represents what in the third slide. Bulb 1 is a window fan that uses 35 to 100 watts. This is way cheaper than average ceiling fans. bulb 2 uses 90% less power than traditional bulbs and lasts 15 times more than other types of bulbs. This is also true for light fixtures (bulb 3). Bulb 4 is 40% more efficient compared to other ceiling lights. These products combined help reduce energy costs, and save lots of money long-term. The fifth bulb represents a smart thermostat, that helps control air conditioning. This thermostat can track how much energy is being used at home, which will help customers control their energy usage and make smarter decisions with how they use cooling/heating products.
In this action project, I return back to SDG 7 and talk about what I believe my electrical circuit design has solved. One of the goals of SDG 7 is to double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency by 2030. The Energy Star products that I have put in my model home, reduce energy costs. Many people will be able to save money and reduce energy usage. Slide four is a diagram of what the circuit in the model home looks like. It lists the Voltage, Amplitude, and Resistance found in the circuit. You can check my calculations for the diagram at the bottom of my blog. I think it's important that we understand what designs make up our home, and how it affects us. Many people don't take into consideration, what kinds of appliances we have in our homes, and how it affects our energy usage. I hope that from reading my blog and checking the link I provided in the beginning, you can see what changes you can make to reduce our energy usage. Thank you for reading! CALCULATIONS Total Resistance: 0.4 Ohms TR = 1/2 + 1/2 + 1/2 + 1/2 + 1/2 >> TR = 2/2 + 2/2 + 1/2 >> TR = 4/2 + 1/2 >> TR = 5/2 >>  TR = 2/5 TR = 0.4 - - - - Total Current: 7.5 Amps A = 3/0.4 A = 7.5 - - - - Current in Branches 1-5: 1.5 Amps A = 3/2 A = 1.5 - - - -