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What is KEEP?
We are a teen leadership group working together with many people and companies to bring energy awareness to the community. We are installing energy consumption monitoring units into homes and are working with local schools, helping them retrofit their appliances and lighting. We've also created our website, www.keeproject.org, so that we can reach the entire community with our user friendly energy tools.
Leadership Kauai
KEEP is a project of Leadership Kauai's (www.leadershipkauai.org) Pi'ina Hoku Team Leadership program. The first class began in August 2006. The program offers up to 20 High School students throughout Kaua`i an intensive leadership experience during their Junior year in high school. The program begins with a weekend retreat at Koke`e and continues with trainings one full day each month until a closing north shore retreat in March. Graduation is in April. Pi’ina Hoku’s 2010 class has dedicated the duration of their program to educating the community on energy sustainability and appliance cost-effectiveness. KEEProject.org is one of Pi’ina Hoku’s ways of reaching the community.
Leadership Kauai
An organization dedicated to ensuring a source of qualified and committed leaders on Kaua`i by engaging a cross section of individuals and developing their leadership skills to serve our community collaboratively.
KIUC COOP
KIUC, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative, a local island utility company.
Speakers and Special Guests
We send a warm Aloha and thanks to all of the guest speakers that came to talk at Pi'ina Hoku's meetings.
Quick and Easy Energy Tips:
1. Use smaller cooking appliances instead of large ovens (microwaves, toasters etc.)
2. Use appliances after 8pm(residential areas consume the most energy from 6-8pm, try to smooth out the curve.)
3. Set up a rain barrel to collect water that runs off your roof. In about one inch of rain, you can collect up to 700 gallons of water! You can use that water to water plants or wash cars!
4. Use front loading washing machines (these use 1/3 less water, energy and detergent!)
5. Prevent phantom loads (appliances still use energy when they’re off!) by unplugging needless electronics.
6. Turn down your air conditioner. (A few degrees saves a lot of energy!)
Quick and Easy Energy Tips:
1. Use smaller cooking appliances instead of large ovens (microwaves, toasters etc.)
2. Use appliances after 8pm(residential areas consume the most energy from 6-8pm, try to smooth out the curve.)
3. Set up a rain barrel to collect water that runs off your roof. In about one inch of rain, you can collect up to 700 gallons of water! You can use that water to water plants or wash cars!
4. Use front loading washing machines (these use 1/3 less water, energy and detergent!)
5. Prevent phantom loads (appliances still use energy when they’re off!) by unplugging needless electronics.
6. Turn down your air conditioner. (A few degrees saves a lot of energy!)
Refrigerator/Freezer
Wattage: 250
Kilowatts per hour: 83
Average monthly usage: 333 hours
Cost per month: $26.16
Energy Saving Tips:
- Buy a unit that has a freezer on top,that lets the cool air naturally flow down into the refrigerator.
- Buy an energy star unit
- Keep the frige at 37 degrees and the freezer at 3 degrees to maximize cost effectiveness
Water Heater
Wattage: 4500
Kilowatts per hour: 410
Average monthly usage: 91 hours
Cost per month: $128.70
Energy Saving Tips:
- Turn down your heater to 115 degrees
- Purchase a heater "blanket" which insulates your water heater and pipes.
Dishwasher
Wattage: 1400
Kilowatts per hour: 35
Average monthly usage: 50 hours
Cost per month: $22
Energy Saving Tips:
- Buy an energy star unit
- Only use the dishwasher when it's full
Clothing Washer
Wattage: 512
Kilowatts per hour: 9
Average monthly usage: 17 hours
Cost per month: $2.73
Energy Saving Tips:
- Buy an energy star unit
- Only use the washer when it's full
Clothing Dryer
Wattage: 6000
Kilowatts per hour: 102
Average monthly usage: 17 hours
Cost per month: $32.05
Energy Saving Tips:
- Buy an energy star unit
- Only use when full
Stove
Wattage: 2660
Kilowatts per hour: 53
Average monthly usage: 20 hours
Cost per month: $16.72
Energy Saving Tips:
- Buy an energy star unit
- Use a microwave for simple cooking
Air Conditioner
Wattage: 1162
Kilowatts per hour: 323
Average monthly usage: 200 hours
Cost per month: $73.04
Energy Saving Tips:
- Buy an energy star air conditioner
- Turn up the thermostat, a few degrees saves a lot of energy!
Television
Wattage: 200
Kilowatts per hour: 37
Average monthly usage: 183 hours
Cost per month: $11.50
Energy Saving Tips:
- Buy an energy efficient television
- Fully power off and unplug when not in use
Computer or Printer
Wattage: 365
Kilowatts per hour: 27
Average monthly usage: 75 hours
Cost per month: $8.60
Energy Saving Tips:
- Buy an energy star appliance, it uses 70% less energy and uses only 4 watts on standby
- Fully power off or sleep any unused appliances.
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These applications require flash. We are working on more applications for iPhone. For now, feel free to click the button below to view some information on specific appliances.
Appliance Info Tool
