2022 UA - CALENDAR OF ENERGY CONSERVATION - Kissimmee Utility Authority
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KISSIMMEE
UTILITY
AUTHORITY
2022
CALENDAR OF ENERGY CONSERVATION
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S T U D E N T A R T C O N T E S T
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
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CONTEST SPONSOR REMINDERS TO TEACHERS
Kissimmee Utility Authority is sponsoring this student art The energy conservation tips in this document have been
contest as part of an ongoing energy conservation aware- provided by KUA to assist your students as they prepare
ness program, begun in 1995. The winning artwork will their contest entries.
be featured in a full-color wall calendar for 2022.
Each artwork submitted must have an entry form attached
PARTICIPATION to its back (see back page). Please check to see that the
The contest is open to Osceola County students enrolled information provided on the form is legible, complete,
in kindergarten through grade 5, including public, signed by a parent/guardian and securely attached to the
charter, private, and homeschooled students. artwork with transparent tape.
ARTWORK THEMES CONTEST CHECKLIST
Contest participants are asked to submit artwork on the To ensure that artwork submitted by your students re-
following themes: ceives proper consideration, please check the following
Grades K-1 - Laundry items before submittal to KUA:
Grades 2-3 - Appliances
Grades 4-5 - Saving Money and Energy Entry form is securely attached to back of
0 artwork with transparent tape. Artwork which
Page 3 will provide you with subject ideas and is submitted unaccompanied by the entry form
conservation tips on these themes. will be ineligible for competition.
Entry form is legible, completely filled out, and
ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS 0 signed by the student’s teacher AND parent or
Artwork must be original and the work of one student guardian.
only. Students should focus on one main topic or idea in
their work. Size: 8½”x11” (horizontal format only). Materi-
Artwork meets size specifications listed under
als: White drawing paper. Crayon, felt pen, paint, collage,
photograph, or computer graphic. Make lettering and mes-
0 “Artwork Requirements.”
sages large enough to reproduce well. Check for spelling
errors and keep lettering away from borders. Copyrighted Artwork focuses on appropriate topic (see grade
characters, product logos and names cannot be used. The 0 level themes listed on the facing page.)
name of the student must not appear on the front of the
artwork. Pencil markings should be erased. Title of the student’s artwork should relate to
0 energy conservation and the theme depicted in
the artwork.
SELECTION PROCESS
A panel of judges will select twelve (12) entries from the
All artwork is securely packaged and mailed flat.
artwork submitted. Winners, their teachers and principals
will be notified by phone in December 2021.
0 Please do not roll or fold artwork.
Please send or hand-deliver entries to:
PRIZES/RECOGNITION
Each student who submits artwork will have the chance to Kissimmee Utility Authority
win 1-day General Admission tickets to Island H2O Water Attn: Corporate Communications
Park! for their family. The 12 winners will each receive 1701 West Carroll Street
$150 cash. The grand winner will have his/her name and Kissimmee, Florida 34741
artwork added to a KUA conservation vehicle for one year
and will be featured on the calendar cover. The grand
winner’s school will receive $750 in art supplies. The CONTEST DEADLINE
school with the most total entries will receive $500 in art All entries must be received by Monday, November
supplies. 15, 2021.tips
3. Be sure your dishwasher is full (not overloaded) when
KINDERGARTEN-FIRST GRADE you run it.
Laundry 4. Don’t keep your refrigerator or freezer too cold. Recom-
Here’s a fun laundry room fact: The average American fam- mended temperatures are 35˚-38˚F for refrigerators and 0˚F
ily washes 300 loads of laundry a year, spending about 68
for separate freezers for long-term storage.
cents per load, for a yearly total of $204. Most laundry room
5. Cover liquids and wrap foods stored in the refrigerator.
expenses come from heating water for washing and heating
air for drying. But these costs aren’t set in stone, and you Uncovered foods release moisture and make the compres-
can save money by following these energy-reducing tips. sor work harder.
6. Regularly defrost manual-defrost freezers and refrigera-
Conservation Tips: tors; frost buildup decreases the energy efficiency of the
1. Wash your clothes in cold water using cold-water deter- unit.
gents whenever possible. 7. Keep range-top burners and reflectors clean; they will
2. Cold-water washing keeps colors bright, reduces wrin- reflect the heat better, and you will save energy.
kling and won’t set stains. 8. Use small electric pans, toaster ovens, or convection ov-
3. Wash and dry full loads. If you are washing a small load, ens for small meals rather than your large stovetop or oven.
use the appropriate water-level setting. A toaster or convection oven uses one-third to one-half as
4. Spin faster. The faster you spin clothes in the washer, much energy as a full-sized oven.
the less time they’ll need in the dryer. If you have the op- 9. Every appliance has two price tags—the purchase price
tion, choose a faster spin cycle. and the operating cost. Consider both when buying a new
5. If you don’t already have an Energy Star-certified wash- appliance. Most appliances display a bright yellow and black
er, it’s time to get one. These energy-efficient machines use EnergyGuide label to determine annual operating costs.
15 gallons of water per load, compared to 23 gallons for a
standard machine.
6. Sort similar fabrics together, starting with a load of fast- GRADES 4-5
drying fabrics, and do back-to-back loads to take advantage Saving Money and Energy
of residual heat. The typical U.S. family spends at least $2,200 a year on
7. Clean the lint filter after each dryer load to improve air home utility bills. You can lower this amount by up to 25% by
circulation and cut down on drying time. following these tips.
8. Periodically inspect your dryer vent to ensure it is not
blocked. This will save energy and may prevent a fire. Conservation Tips:
1. Install a programmable thermostat to lower utility bills
and manage your heating and cooling systems efficiently.
GRADES 2-3 2. Air dry dishes instead of using your dishwasher’s drying
cycle.
Appliances 3. Turn things off when you are not in the room such as
Appliances account for about 13% of your household’s lights, TVs, entertainment systems, and your computer and
energy costs, with refrigeration, cooking, and laundry monitor.
at the top of the list. 4. Plug home electronics, such as TVs and DVD players,
into power strips; turn the power strips off when the equip-
Conservation Tips: ment is not in use—TVs and DVDs in standby mode still use
1. Check the manual that came with your dishwasher for several watts of power.
the manufacturer’s recommendations on water 5. Lower the thermostat on your water heater to 120°F.
temperature; many have internal heating elements that 6. Take short showers instead of baths and use low-flow
allow you to set the water heater in your home to a lower showerheads for additional energy savings.
temperature (KUA recommends 120°F). 7. Wash only full loads of dishes and clothes.
2. Scrape, don’t rinse, off large food pieces and bones. 8. Air dry clothes.
Soaking or prewashing is generally only recommended in 9. Check to see that windows and doors are closed when
cases of burned- or dried-on food. heating or cooling your home.entry form
This form must be signed by both the teacher and parent/guardian of the student submitting his/her artwork for judging. Type
or print the requested information and attach to back of artwork. Entries must be received by Monday, November 15, 2021.
This form may be duplicated as needed. Contest is limited to Osceola County students enrolled in kindergarten through grade
5.
Student’s Name _____________________________________________ Grade ____________________ Age _______________
Student’s Home Address ___________________________________________________________________________________
City _____________________________________________ Zip Code __________ Telephone
____________________________ Full Name of Parent or Guardian
_____________________________________________________________________________ Full Name of Teacher
______________________________________________________________________________________ Full Name of
Principal _____________________________________________________________________________________ Name of
School __________________________________________________________________________________________ School
Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Title
or Subject of Artwork __________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I hereby certify that this artwork was created solely by the student named above. If it is selected as a winner, I agree that it
may be published in KUA’s 2022 Calendar of Energy Conservation and becomes the property of KUA and may not be returned.
Submission constitutes full permission to exhibit, use and publish the artwork for any purpose and to publish the name, grade,
school and/or photograph of the student without compensation beyond the $150 prize.
SIGNATURES:
Teacher ______________________________________________________________________________ Date ______________
Parent/Guardian _______________________________________________________________________ Date ______________
Comments: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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