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POWERHOUSE was brought to Lexington Middle School by the City of Lexington.
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Each student received an 8-page energy investigation booklet which they took home to perform a home energy audit with the help of their parents. The booklet asked questions about their homes' 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.
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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 compact fluorescent lighting is the most energy efficient type of lighting for their home.
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Low-flow showerheads, faucet aerators and low-flow toilets can save 50% of students' home water usage. These devices can help reduce the water cost for their family as well as energy through the water heater.
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Students find that shading, such as solar screens, porches, trees and shrubs can keep rooms cooler, therefore, reducing their summer cooling cost.
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Thank you to the City of Lexington for sponsoring POWERHOUSE for our school. We learned a lot about saving electricity and water. It was a fun way to learn.
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