> TV receiver efficiency is very low...
> that's about 300 watts of coal consumption to give us 15.5
> watts of entertaining light and sound.
> Like, total efficiency  ...  5%
I didn't realize that it was that inefficient!
I saved your entire message -- quite enlightening.
> The surest way to save big on energy for an auto...
> Drive at lower speeds. Cut the engine during major delays...
> Drive thoughtfully anticipating what
> acceleration/ braking may be needed. Preferably don't brake!
> The brake pedal has a great thirst for fuel.
I have ridden a bicycle a lot of miles in my younger days.
It was easy to learn to conserve energy by mostly coasting to
a stop instead of pedalling full speed and suddenly stopping.
Although I am dependent on commercial power, doing some thinking
about what it would take to generate our own power has helped
me be a wiser energy user.
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