[sudo-discuss] [omnilogistics] PG&E and questions about power (electrical!).

[niki]

I'll try to look into this later tonight.

Thanks, Hol.

xo

ps: I forgiveyou

On Wed, Sep 24, 2014 at 12:46 PM, <hol at gaskill.com> wrote:

>  As an interim solution to upgrading all the lighting to LED and adding
> timers or sensors, which I think should be done within the first year, I
> think you're spot on regarding the use of lamps w/ LED bulbs esp in the
> basement to provide localized light sources for people hanging out there.
>
>
>
> Niki, are the PG&E bills being paid online?  There is a histogram on the
> website showing usage by hour, which could be used to help pinpoint the
> loads.  The space is being used alot more now, but there are probably a few
> big loads that can be tracked down.  For a single residence, even one
> person sitting at home on a laptop with a light on is noticeable!  I've
> used this feature to identify the need to add more insulation between the
> gas stove and the refrigerator at home - slow cooking a brisket and the
> fridge was averaging 200 watts that day instead of 50.  Unfortunately this
> doesn't absolve me of guilt for cooking brisket in the oven.
>
>
>
> cheers
>
>
>
>
> On 2014-09-24 11:47, Stephen Novotny wrote:
>
> Dear all,
>
> I'm not sure if it's *only* the lights, but I also notice *a lot *of
> excessive use of lights in the building. I.e. 1) lights being left on when
> no one is around (such as in the basement or bathrooms, etc.) and 2) I
> notice a lot of individuals occupying huge rooms with *all of the lights
> on*. I understand the desire for solitude and obviously the Omni is large
> enough to find that and it's totally fine. But could these individuals take
> the initiative to be conscious of their use of electricity? I.e. if you're
> in the basement alone with all of the lights on, can you use a lamp or
> other source of light? Can you move to a smaller space that only has one or
> two lights?
>
> Related, I wonder if we could install timed/sensor lights in common
> spaces?
>
> love
> st
>
> On Wed, Sep 24, 2014 at 11:42 AM, niki <niki.shelley at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hey y'all.
>>
>> You may or may not be aware but since we have moved in, our monthly PG&E
>> bill has gone from $481 to close to $900. I'm guessing it's just going to
>> continue to climb.
>>
>> I realize that we're using a lot more electricity than when John and Mary
>> were living there but I want us to please be mindful of the expense!!
>>
>> Does anyone have thoughts as to what could be contributing to such an
>> increase? Is it simply having more lights on, more often?
>>
>> Also - please turn off lights when you are not using them. I often see
>> lights left on around the building and it would be great if we could all
>> get in the habit on turning lights off when we leave a room!
>>
>> xo
>>
>> N
>>
>
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