EEQP_PAPowerSwitch



=Introduction= PA customers are now able to decide who will "turn the crank" to generate their electricity. To make a wise decision, you need to be able to estimate appliance usage, calculate Watt-hours (or kilowatt-hours), and use that information to determine the price.

=Activity=
 * Step 1:** Watch this video with instructions for completing your work.==>media type="file" key="EE_ElectricHouse.m4v" align="right" width="300" height="300"
 * Step 2:** Make a copy of the spreadsheet linked below to complete your analysis of this company compared to PECO.
 * Step 3:** Complete the Quia Graded Exercise linked below:
 * Step 4:** Select a company from the listing at the link below.

=Assessment=

1 Quality Point
Realistic estimates of appliance usage were made.

2 Quality Points
Calculations of energy were made in Watt-hours, or kilowatt-hours.

3 Quality Points
Calculations of price were made for PECO and one alternate supplier.

4 Quality Points
A reasonable conclusion was drawn about whether the switch would be advisable.

5 Quality Points
Further advice about electrical energy savings was provided, with supporting data from the appliance chart.