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| 2044 - Home Energy Management | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2044.1) | 164 |
Number of individuals reporting improved knowledge regarding energy conservation (such as the importance of energy conservation; energy saving practices, e.g. with natural lighting, home décor, landscaping; benefits of home energy efficiency; multiple costs of energy consuming products) |
| 2044.2) | 110 |
Number of individuals reporting intent to implement one or more energy conservation practices (such as home practices, on the road, relating to appliances, water conservation, home energy usage assessment) |
| 2044.3) | 0 |
Number of individuals who assessed home energy usage (such as completing the home energy self-assessment, or evaluated home for phantom energy use) |
| 2044.4) | 164 |
Number of individuals who implemented one or more energy conservation strategies (at home, on the road, in appliances, water conservation) |
| 2044.5) | 0 |
Number of people who changed home décor or landscaping to improve energy conservation |
| 2044.6) | 0 |
Number of individuals self-reporting reduced energy costs associated with newly adopted practices to achieve a more energy efficient home |
Author: Whitney Hilterbran
Major Program: Home Energy Management
Toaster ovens seem like an obsolete appliance in today’s world of pressure cookers and air fryers. However, this reputable appliance still has benefits and has evolved to meet the demands of today’s consumer. About 1.7 million toaster ovens are sold in the United States each year. Twenty-seven percent of households use it only for toasting foods (Energy Star Market Industry Scoping Report: Toaster Ovens, November, 2011.) Today’s toaster ovens have capability beyond toastin
