Web Drop In #2- How Do I Save Energy Cost in my Home?

By, Tanya McDaniel

Roofus the Solar Dog explains how energy from the sun affects the heating and cooling of a solar home, on his wonderful website Roofus’ Solar and Efficient Neighborhood. You will need to read the information from each site, summarize the important information from both sites, and then write a letter of advice. The letter of advice should be written to someone living in mostly cold OR hot weather. It should explain how to save energy in their home.

§ Click Lives in Cold Weather to read how to save energy costs for your home. Then briefly summarize the key words and details you hear.

§ Click Lives in Hot Weather to read how to save energy costs for your home. Then, briefly summarize the key words and details you hear.

§ Using the information in your journal, write a letter of advice on how to save energy to someone living in mostly cold weather OR hot weather.