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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1976
Page
7
Energy costs have doubled in the past two years across coal heating oil gasoline natural gas LP gas and electricity. Experts forecast a possible doubling again within ten years and see 1985 as the earliest point for energy self sufficiency. Benefits include preserved supplies lower bills better insulation and increased home comfort with humidity at 35 to 40 percent.
Guidance on washing and drying to save energy notes that water below hot but above cold preserves cleaning. Optimal warm wash near 80 degrees, cold rinse, and full loads save energy. 410 loads/year can cut hot water use by 7100 gallons and save up to 52 dollars.
Two workers in a chaotic school playground recall near constant danger as children form lines for risky games. They weigh safety and duty while dodging chaotic stunts like crack the whip and chicken fights amid a freezing day and icy patches.
A practical guide outlines how to cut energy use in homes by optimizing stove and oven use, keeping lids on pots, matching pan to burner, avoiding oven peeks, and using the oven for multiple dishes. It also covers refrigerator efficiency, defrosting, door gaskets, avoiding frost-free models, and minimizing idle small appliances.
In 1973 President Nixon directed a voluntary energy labeling program for energy intense household appliances. Since air conditioners in 1974 many manufacturers joined. Refrigerator freezers will carry labels showing model and energy costs per month. Water heater labels are due in 1977 with guidelines for other major appliances to follow.
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