1. Should use be based on family size or lifestyle? How can lifesty...

1. Should use be based on family size or lifestyle? How can lifestyle outdoors be properly analyzed? For example, a family of two in which one or more work outdoors in construction may have larger laundry demands than a family of four in which the parents work in offices. What about the impact of geography and climate; for example, does wearing shorts year-round (versus jeans) create a significant difference in laundy demands?

2. How would a homebuilder, landlord, or property manager justify the use of ENERGY STAR appliances in pricing properties and competing with other homebuilders, landlords, or property managers who may use less efficient but still ENERGY STAR-rated appliances?

3. Based on type, major appliances have life spans of 7 to 15 years, with refrigerators having the longest life. If a family stays in a residence on average for 8 years, what
considerations should a family use in deciding whether or not to keep their major appliances when moving?

4. Which appliance replacement decisions would be more sensitive to changes skilled in the cost of electricity? How would you explain your answer to someone not skilled in engineering economics?

5. EnergyGuide labels are not required for TVs, ranges, ovens, and clothes dryers. Why do you think this is true?