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The POWERHOUSE energy investigation program was brought to La Grange Middle School by the City of La Grange and Fayette Electric Cooperative (FEC).
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Students receive an 8-page energy investigation booklet to take home and fill out with their parent's assistance. The investigation booklet asks students questions about their home's energy and water use.
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Each student receives a 4-page personalized report based on their answers to the energy investigation booklet. The report shows students what areas of their homes are using the most energy and water. The personalized report helps students and their families see how they can help conserve resources by recommending ways to save energy and water.
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Students learn that low-flow devices such as showerheads, faucets and toilets can save up to 50% of their household's water usage. Saving water can also save energy through the water heater.
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Students learn that using compact fluorescent lighting and shading, such as solar screens, trees, shrubs, and porches can help reduce their energy cost.
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Catherine Poppe of FEC reviews students POWERHOUSE energy investigation reports and answers questions.
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Students have fun playing the "Jeopardy-type" game while learning ways to save energy and water for their household. The jeopardy game is also a review for a quiz that is offer to their teacher.
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Thank you the City of La Grange for sponsoring POWERHOUSE for La Grange Middle School. It was a fun way to learn about saving energy and water. Make your house a POWERHOUSE!!
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