ENERGY CONSERVATION WEEK CONTEST
105.3 Kool FM is proud to help promote Energy Conservation Week May 25-31/08 and we encourage you to make a few changes in your lifestyle to help conserve energy and prolong the life of our planet and our natural resources.
During Energy Conservation Week listen to Stacey Thompson and Kara Judge at 3:50pm for the Energy Conservation Question Of The Day. The correct caller through at 519-884-1053 that gets the answer right will win a Solar Powered radio valued at $100.00. So the next time the power goes out, you can still tune in your favourite radio station 105.3 Kool FM.
In addition, you'll see several Energy Conservation Questions and Answers to help you perhaps answer the myths and misconceptions about what is and isn't an effective way to cut down your Energy Bill.
After you get down to the bottom of the quiz you will have a chance to enter to win one of 5 Solar Powered LED Flashlights valued at $25.00 each. We will draw 5 lucky winners on Monday June 2/08 on the Angie, Mark and Brian Morning Show.
We encourage you to Take Part. Take Action. during Energy Conservation Week May 25-31/08 and let's make Ontario and the World and better place to live.
The Energy Conservation Quiz
Question: In order to reduce the strain on the electrical system, when is the best time to use your washing machine?
Answer: after 8 pm.
Question: True or False: You should turn your air conditioner up whenever possible in order to reduce the strain on the electricity system during peak demand periods?
Answer: True
Question: What is the most energy efficient method to heat water?
Answer: electric kettle
Question: True or False: Ink jet printers use less energy than laser printers.
Answer: True
Question: What percentage of energy needed to do laundry is required to heat the water?
Answer: 85-90%
Question: What is an energy efficient alternative to using a dryer to dry clothes?
Answer: clothes line
Question: For every degree your thermostat is below 24 degrees, how much more energy are you using?
Answer: 3-5%
Question: True or False: Chest freezers are more energy efficient than upright freezers.
Answer: True
Question: True or False: A screensaver saves energy.
Answer: False
Question: True or False: A shower uses half the water of a bath.
Answer: True
Question: When are peak demand periods for electricity use?
Answer: noon- 8 pm
Question: In the summer, what temperature should you set your air conditioner to when you are away?
Answer: 28 degrees
Question: True or False: Dimmers use more energy than fluorescent lighting.
Answer: False
Question: How may times longer do ENERGY STAR qualified CFL’s last compared to high use incandescent bulbs?
Answer: 10 times
Question: True or False: You should maintain your heating and air conditioning year round.
Answer: True
Question: How many half liter bottles of water can be filled per week by a leaky faucet?
Answer: 364
Question: True or False: A laptop computer uses LESS energy than a desktop PC.
Answer: True
Question: How much more efficient is an ENERGY STAR dryer than a regular dryer?
Answer: 25% more efficient
Question: What is an energy efficient alternative to air conditioning?
Answer: ceiling fan
Question: True or False: It is NOT necessary to pre-heat an oven unless you are baking pastry or bread.
Answer: True
Registration on this contest closed Saturday May 31st, 2008, 11:59 PM EDT
