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Activity 3.4

DECREASING USE OF NON-RENEWABLE ENERGY

Aim:

When you have completed this activity, you will have developed an understanding of decision-making to decrease use of non-renewable energy.

Procedure:

Suppose you have been to a department store or electrical retail outlet and examined the red and yellow Energy Labels attached to dishwashers in the store. Note the following information. Consider it carefully. Which model would you buy? Why?

Single water connection dishwashers
Star rating Hot water (litres) Energy consumption (kWh/year)
*** 21 670
***** 20 475
***** 19 415
****** 21 412
***** 20 409

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