Energy Use

In a 24 hour period the electronic I used were:

6 hrs -phone charger

6 hrs - ceiling fan

24 hrs - A/C

15 min - hot water heater for shower

1 hr - computer use

15 min - straightener

2 hrs - television

30 min - iPod radio

The power company that supplies power to my home is Florida Power and Light. This company generates their electricity from:

• 53% - Natural gas
• 22% - Nuclear
• 14% - Purchased Power
• 6% - Coal
• 5% - Oil

For a period of 24 hours my total miles traveled in my vehicle was 34 miles. This consisted of travel to and from work for a total of 24 miles as well as travel to and from work which totaled 7 miles. Overall I calculated that I travel about 11,034 miles per year. My car, which gets about 16 miles per gallon and emits 11.4 tons of carbon dioxide annually. I feel that this is an incredible amount. I had no idea how much CO2 I was emitting into the atmosphere on an individual level. I think that will my choice of vehicle, an SUV, and the miles which I travel all could be altered to make more sustainable choices. Although I try to save fuel when possible by carpooling when I can, I do not think that I have gone out of my way to make this a bigger option.