Passing end-of-course assessments should be part of new graduation standards
The political hysteria about ENERGY PRICES is disappointing! NO ONE PROPOSES: REDUCE YOUR CONSUMPTION! Updated BUILDING CODES mandate LEDS, increased insulation and much else - ENERGY EFFICIENCY! Years ago, we replaced 2 ALWAYS ON LIGHTS with LEDS, the bill dropped $5 the following month - great return on a $2 investment. We were sold! All of our electronics are on POWER SURGE PROTECTORS - when they're OFF, they're OFF and not using electricity. There are lots of simple ideas out there. One man saved BUBBLE WRAP and covered his sliding glass door allowing light in, but stopping heat/cold transmission. Energy experts say you can reduce your energy usage for FREE or inexpensively by 30%. Drive around after SNOW and notice the OLD HOMES without SNOW due to HEAT LOSS. Insulation is cheaper than heating fuel. Part of the issue is the failure to encourage PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY. Another part of the issue is the failure to promote a...