Project 2 Initial Research

In class we did some research together to look into the way energy is used in New Zealand, recommended ways to save energy, websites that encourage stat sharing and current energy monitoring devices available.

Current Monitoring Devices:

- Most successful ones are prompt, convenient on feedback and display

- They aim to change household behaviours

- One example changes glow depending on how much energy you are using

- They renew household energy

Recommended Ways To Save Energy:

Household

- energy efficient lightbulbs and showerheads

- turn off all standby appliances

- don't use the dryer

Transport

- Bio fuel and engine size

- spending more on technology can save in the long run

- driving smoothly

- public transport - the train was found to be the most energy efficient

- public bikes

- solar technologies

Stat Comparing Websites:

- Nike +, map my run, mathletics, google flu trends, pricespy, international markets, metservice

- Mostly automated, non human recording, competitive, stats produced through games, companies add stats, all show stats and data clearly

Facts about NZ Energy Consumption:

Electricity/Heat in New Zealand in 2008   Electricity Heat   Unit: GWh Unit: TJ Production from:     - coal 4820 0 - oil 132 0 - gas 10649 0 - biomass 555 0 - waste 0 0 - nuclear 0 0 - hydro* 22312   - geothermal 4200 0 - solar PV 0   - solar thermal 0 0 - wind 1057 0 - tide 0 0 - other sources 50 1200 Total Production 43775 1200 Imports 0 0 Exports 0 0 Domestic Supply 43775 1200 Statistical Differences 0 0 Transformation** 0 Electricity Plants 0 1200 Heat Plants*** 0 0 Energy Industry Own Use**** 2120 0 Losses 3254 0 Final Consumption 38401 0 Industry 14217 0 Transport 534 0 Residential 12432 0 Commercial and Public Services 8731 0 Agriculture / Forestry 1754 0 Fishing 129 0 Other Non-Specified 604 0