24 Sep
2014
24 Sep
'14
12:46 p.m.
As an interim solution to upgrading all the lighting to LED and adding
timers or sensors, which I think should be done within the first year, I
think you're spot on regarding the use of lamps w/ LED bulbs esp in the
basement to provide localized light sources for people hanging out
there.
Niki, are the PG&E bills being paid online? There is a histogram on the
website showing usage by hour, which could be used to help pinpoint the
loads. The space is being used alot more now, but there are probably a
few big loads that can be tracked down. For a single residence, even one
person sitting at home on a laptop with a light on is noticeable! I've
used this feature to identify the need to add more insulation between
the gas stove and the refrigerator at home - slow cooking a brisket and
the fridge was averaging 200 watts that day instead of 50. Unfortunately
this doesn't absolve me of guilt for cooking brisket in the oven.
cheers
On 2014-09-24 11:47, Stephen Novotny wrote:
Dear all,
I'm not sure if it's _only_ the lights, but I also notice _a lot _of excessive
use of lights in the building. I.e. 1) lights being left on when no one is around (such as
in the basement or bathrooms, etc.) and 2) I notice a lot of individuals occupying huge
rooms with _all of the lights on_. I understand the desire for solitude and obviously the
Omni is large enough to find that and it's totally fine. But could these individuals
take the initiative to be conscious of their use of electricity? I.e. if you're in the
basement alone with all of the lights on, can you use a lamp or other source of light? Can
you move to a smaller space that only has one or two lights?
Related, I wonder if we could install timed/sensor lights in common spaces?
love
st
On Wed, Sep 24, 2014 at 11:42 AM, niki <niki.shelley(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> Hey y'all.
>
> You may or may not be aware but since we have moved in, our monthly PG&E bill has
gone from $481 to close to $900. I'm guessing it's just going to continue to
climb.
>
> I realize that we're using a lot more electricity than when John and Mary were
living there but I want us to please be mindful of the expense!!
>
> Does anyone have thoughts as to what could be contributing to such an increase? Is it
simply having more lights on, more often?
>
> Also - please turn off lights when you are not using them. I often see lights left on
around the building and it would be great if we could all get in the habit on turning
lights off when we leave a room!
>
> xo
>
> N