Test Your Energy Knowledge Find out how much you know about home energy use! Correct answers and your score will be revealed upon completion of the quiz. OK Question Title * 1. What accounts for the most energy use in American homes? Appliances Electronics Heating and cooling Water Heating OK Question Title * 2. What are phantom loads (and are you using them)? Warnings on electronic devices that indicate they need to be charged or plugged in Electronics and appliances that consume power when they are turned off but still plugged in The energy stored in electronics and appliances after they are unplugged OK Question Title * 3. How much can you save by switching to ENERGY STAR appliances, fans and electronics over their lifetime? $750 $500 $920 OK Question Title * 4. Of the cooking methods below, which one uses the least amount of electricity? Microwave Slow cooker Oven OK Question Title * 5. If you have electric heat, which is the most efficient heating method? Ductless heat pump Space heater Baseboard heating OK Question Title * 6. Using a programmable thermostat to set back your temperature 10 degrees for 8 hours a day can lower your heating and cooling costs by what percent per year? 5 percent 20 percent 10 percent OK Question Title * 7. What is the easiest thing you can do today to save electricity and money in your home? Take shorter showers Switch out your light bulbs with LED light bulbs Unplugging electronics not in use All of the above OK DONE