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@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

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