6434 Skyway - PO Box 917
Paradise, CA 95967
Phone: 530-872-7740
Email: info@RelianceEnergy.com
Energy Frequently Asked Question Sheet -
These are a few of the most commonly asked questions we answer each week relating to energy and energy useage.
Q. What is a B.T.U.?
A. BTU: British thermal unit. The quantity of thermal energy required to raise one pound of water at its maximum density, 1 degree F. One BTU is equivalent to .293 watt hours, or 252 calories. One kilowatt hour is equivalent to 3412 BTU's
Q. How many Btu's are in a gallon of propane?
A. Common equivalent for our area is 91,300 BTU's per liquid gallon of propane.
Q. How do I convert Natural Gas into Btu's?
A. One "Therm" (billing term) equals 100,000 Btu's
Q. My energy bill is too high and I'm trying my best to conserve! What can I do?
A. Call us! We have developed a 32 point Inspection program that looks at your ENTIRE home and all that it's comprised of. This inspection will identify where your home is consuming energy and give you real answers on HOW you can cut energy usage and make your high bills a thing of the past.
Q. Should I leave my Heater/Air Conditioner on when I'm away so that it doesn't run so long once I GET home ?
A. NO! Common misperception has fooled many customers into paying needless energy costs when they could have been saving money! Do you leave your car idling in the driveway all night so that it is warm when you need it in the morning? The analogy is the same for your home. TURN it OFF when you leave and you will save money in the long run!
Q. What is the largest energy "consumer" in my home?
A. Your Heater/Air Conditioner will consume the most energy in your home, followed by electric water heaters, and then refrigerators and freezers. The thing to remember, however, is that many small things can add up to a very large bill. That is why we try to help Homeowners identify everything in their home, including themselves or their habits that are inefficient.