Based on your findings on the energy museum boxes, answer the following questions in a webcam interview or a 1 page paper. You may add to your museum box
References include prior knowledge, but you may benefit from the energy calculators found here
a) Is is possible to have a sustainable energy plan in the US? in the world?
b) What are you willing to do in your own home to minimize your energy usage. List at least 8 specific items.
c) Do energy star appliances help in this quest? Explain, referencing an energy star label
d) Given the choice, what type of energy would be most useful for heating in Iowa?
e) Iowa guidelines for energy include R20 for walls and R30-R45 for ceilings. Why is there a difference, and what does this mean for old house?
f) Can mining for oil and coal be done sustainably? Why or why not? Reference the five pillars in your answer. What implications does this have for your future?
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