Fun Energy Facts

Now that I have the stink off me (see yesterday's writing), I thought I'd share some fun energy facts with you:

* Amount of extra gasoline consumed in the US due to low tire pressure: 730 million gallons per year

* Amount that fuel efficiency can be increased by driving 65 miles per hour instead of 75: 15%

* Average life expectancy of aluminum windows: 15 to 20 years. For wood windows: 30 years

* Increase in the amount of garbage produced by Americans between Thanksgiving and New Years: 25%

* Percent by which a radiant barrier in the roof can reduce heat gain: 25%

* Amount of CO2 that Americans generate during the holidays just from shipping: 600 million tons - more than the entire annual output of Canada

That's it for today!