Dominion Adds Energy Calculator to Web Site.SciTech21-7 February 2008-Dominion Adds Energy Calculator calculator or calculating machine, device for performing numerical computations; it may be mechanical, electromechanical, or electronic. The electronic computer is also a calculator but performs other functions as well. to Web Site(C)2008 JeraOne - http://www.jeraone.comDominion customers looking for ways to increase energy efficiency in their homes and businesses have a handy new tool at their disposal -- an energy calculator installed on the company's Web site. The energy calculator allows customers to create a profile of their current household energy use, calculate the energy used by various household appliances and discover ways to make better energy decisions by reducing consumption and improving energy efficiency. It includes an energy-smart library, with detailed information about topics including weatherization, heating, cooling, lighting, water heating Water heating is a thermodynamic process using an energy source to heat water above its initial temperature. Typical domestic uses of hot water are for cooking, cleaning, bathing, and space heating. In industry both hot water and water heated to steam have many uses. and food storage. In addition to the information entered by each user for their specific application, the calculator is programmed with Dominion's current electric rates and adjusts by ZIP code zip code System of postal-zone codes (zip stands for “zone improvement plan”) introduced in the U.S. in 1963 to improve mail delivery and exploit electronic reading and sorting capabilities. for regional weather patterns. To use the energy-savings calculator, visit www.dom.com, keyword "energy calculator." ((Comments on this story may be sent to newsdesk@scitech21.com)) ((Distributed via M2 Communications Ltd - http://www.m2.com)) |
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