Results: Should businesses turn out the lights?
Since 1990 US power demand has risen 25%. As it starts getting dark early in these winter months, I've noticed many businesses closed, yet with all lights left on. I was always told when I leave a room empty "turn out the light" it is a waste of power.
1.
1.
At closing time,when the last employee leaves, should a business turn off all lights with the exception of a lighted "closed" sign? Yes
58%
•
987 votes
No
15%
•
257 votes
Undecided
18%
•
312 votes
Not Applicable
8%
•
142 votes
2.
2.
Do you believe there is too much power wasted during the hours a business is closed? Yes
64%
•
1080 votes
No
10%
•
175 votes
Undecided
18%
•
303 votes
Not Applicable
8%
•
140 votes
3.
3.
If there is an alarm system installed do you believe leaving the lights on prevents burglary? Yes
28%
•
481 votes
No
36%
•
612 votes
Undecided
27%
•
453 votes
Not Applicable
9%
•
152 votes
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