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The POWERHOUSE energy investigation program was brought to Brady Middle School by the City of Brady.
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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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As a result of the home energy investigation, students received a personalized four-page report. From this report students learned how the environment is impacted by their households' use of energy.
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Student's reports shows the energy and water use by using a pie chart and bar graph.
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Lisa Remini of the City of Brady helps students understand their personalized four-page report, so they can share it with their parents.
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The report lists patterns of energy and water use, comparisons with statewide average households and energy and water-saving tips.
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Students learn that low-flow showerheads can save up to 50% of their household's water usage. They also learn that compact fluorescent lamps can help save on their home's electric cost.
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Low-flow devices such as low-flow showerheads, faucet aerators can also save on their energy cost by reducing the amount of hot water used.
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Solar screens, porches, awnings, trees and shrubs can also reduce the cooling cost during the summer.
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Students play a "jeopardy-type" game as a review for a quiz that is offered to their teacher.
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Thank you to the City of Brady for sponsoring POWERHOUSE for our school. It was a fun way to learn about saving energy and water.
Is your house a POWERHOUSE?
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