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Case StudiesIf any fairfieldians are thinking about, "Yeah ok this stuff is all well and good, but show me some cold hard facts, some numbers that prove that what your saying really does add up to savings in my pocket" then this is the page for you. Below are a few case studies of local people who have retrofitted their homes, built new ones with the principles of efficiency in mind. There are also a couple of general articles on the topic of energy efficiency and how it relates to the cost-effective use of solar and wind power. Diana Krystofiak Energy Audit - Diana Krystofiak used a kill-a-watt meter (available for around $35.00 on the internet or from Access Energy in Mt Pleasant) to do some detective work on what is using energy in her home. There is also an update detailing how much she saved each month in teh year after she did the audit. Student-led daylighting and efficiency retrofit at Maharishi University of Management. Also discusses the creation of a microenterprise incubator, a biodiesel processor and co-op, and a student-built wind generator that helps power the building. Lonnie Gamble: The Wise use of Energy in Your Home Article on energy efficiency written by Fairfield resident Lonnie Gamble |