In AP environmental science, our class was tasked with the job to audit the amount of energy that we use in our daily homes. Due to the fact that we are in quarantine, we are able to use the excessive amount of free time that we get each day to learn about a special skill that will be used in our future.
| Device | Location | Quantity | Wattage | Total Wattage | Hours of Operation | kWh | Cost per kWh | Total Annual Cost |
| Overhead Lights | All around the house | 26 | 50 | 1,300 | 7 | 9.1 | 0.11 | $365.00 |
| Refridgerator | Kitchen | 1 | 107 | 107 | 24 | 2.5 | 0.11 | $100.00 |
| TV | Family room | 2 | 190 | 380 | 10 | 3.8 | 0.11 | $152.00 |
| Lamps | All around the house | 22 | 60 | 1,320 | 7 | 9.3 | 0.11 | $361.00 |
If the world goal is planning to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, I do think I can drawdown my emissions to zero. However, in doing this, there will need to be many severe modifications in terms of technology. Solar power will need to be upgraded and made more cheep. Cars will also need to go completely electric while at the same time being significantly cheaper. I believe this is possible; however, it will not be easy. I will need to invest in whatever clean energy I can get in order to reduce my emissions to zero.
This project allowed us to become fully aware of how much energy our households use as a hole. This has allowed us to become more in tune with our surroundings in terms of energy consumption. I enjoyed completing the energy audit of my house as I have always wondered how much energy this house consumes. My dad always reminds me to turn off the lights before I go to bed, and now I see why. Although I did think that it would cost more money to run the house, I understand that this projection is not completely accurate as it is an estimation. I look forward to finding out how much of a carbon footprint other things in my family’s possession makes.
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