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TRIVIA TUESDAY
Join MEAM's TRIVIA TUESDAY campaign! The resources below are FREE to use for MEAM member utilities. If you would like to add your logo, switch the color theme to your utility's brand, add a new question/answer, or request additional changes, please submit a work request form to the Communications Task Force.
Social Media Posts
Schedule posts to appear on your social media pages each week and encourage customers to participate by leaving comments on the post. Post the question on a Tuesday and then pick a day of the week to post the answer (i.e., Friday or the following Monday).
Some utilities may choose to run Trivia Tuesday as a contest with prizes (i.e., $5 off the electric bill, waived customer charge, etc.). You may also use these posts on your utility’s website and require customers to submit answers via an online form if you're running a more formal competition.
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 Trivia Tuesday Rules Template |
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 Q_ Who owns your municipal light plant❓ Trivia Tuesday: Who actually owns your public power utility? 🤔 Tell us what you think in the comments! #TriviaTuesday #PublicPower |  A_ Who owns your municipal light plant✅ Trivia Tuesday Answer: Your public power utility is owned by the community it serves — that means YOU! 💡 #PublicPower |  Q_ What percentage of an average home’s energy usage is from heating and cooling❓ Trivia Tuesday: What percentage of an average home’s energy usage is from heating and cooling? Take a guess in the comments! #TriviaTuesday #PublicPower |
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 A_ What percentage of an average home’s energy usage is from heating and cooling✅ Trivia Tuesday Answer: About 50% of a home’s average energy usage is from heating and cooling. #PublicPower . |  Q_ When is Public Power Week❓ Trivia Tuesday: When do we celebrate Public Power Week each year? 🎉 #TriviaTuesday #PublicPower |  A_ When is Public Power Week✅ Trivia Tuesday Answer: Public Power Week is the first full week of October each year! #PublicPower |
 Q_ What does MEAM stand for❓ Trivia Tuesday: Here in Massachusetts, we often say MEAM — but what does it stand for? Share your guesses! #TriviaTuesday #PublicPower |  A_ What does MEAM stand for✅ Trivia Tuesday Answer: MEAM is the Municipal Electric Association of Massachusetts — supporting all 40 municipal utilities in the state. #PublicPower |  Q_ What is the optimal temperature for a thermostat in the winter❓ Trivia Tuesday: What is the optimal temperature for a thermostat in the winter? What do you think? #TriviaTuesday #PublicPower |
 A_ What is the optimal temperature for a thermostat in the winter✅ Trivia Tuesday Answer: The optimal temperature for a thermostat in the winter is 68ºF! #PublicPower |  Q_ True or False_ MLPs tend to have lower electric rates than investor-owned utilities❓ Trivia Tuesday: True or False — public power utilities tend to have lower electric rates than investor-owned utilities. ✅❌ #TriviaTuesday #PublicPower |  A_ True or False_ MLPs tend to have lower electric rates than investor-owned utilities✅ Trivia Tuesday Answer: True! Public power utilities typically have lower electric rates than investor-owned utilities. #PublicPower . |
 Q_ Which way should your ceiling fan spin in winter to save energy❓ Trivia Tuesday: Ceiling fan check! Which direction helps save energy in the winter? #TriviaTuesday #PublicPower |  A_ Which way should your ceiling fan spin in winter to save energy✅ Trivia Tuesday Answer: In winter, ceiling fans should spin clockwise at low speed to circulate warm air. #PublicPower |  Q_ What’s the safe distance to stay away from a downed power line❓ Trivia Tuesday: What’s the safe distance you should stay away from a downed power line? Leave your answer in the comments! #TriviaTuesday #PublicPower |
 A_ What’s the safe distance to stay away from a downed power line✅ Trivia Tuesday Answer: Stay as far away as possible — at least 30 feet from downed power lines! #PublicPower . |  Q_ What is the optimal temperature for a water heater❓ Trivia Tuesday: What do you think is the optimal temperature setting for a water heater? Comment your guess below! #TriviaTuesday #PublicPower |  A_ What is the optimal temperature for a water heater✅ Trivia Tuesday Answer: The optimal water heater temperature is considered to be 120°F! #PublicPower . |
 Q_ What year was the EnergyStar program started❓ Trivia Tuesday: What year did the ENERGY STAR® program begin? Take a guess in the comments! #TriviaTuesday #PublicPower |  A_ What year was the EnergyStar program started✅ Trivia Tuesday Answer: ENERGY STAR® was launched in 1992 to help homes and businesses save energy and money through efficient products. #PublicPower |  Q_ What time of day is typically the “peak” for electricity usage❓ Trivia Tuesday: What time of day is typically the “peak” for electricity usage? Share your guess below! #TriviaTuesday #PublicPower |
 A_ What time of day is typically the “peak” for electricity usage✅ Trivia Tuesday Answer: The typical peak time for electricity usage is from 5pm to 8pm! #PublicPower |  Q_ What percentage of Americans live within two miles of a public EV charging station❓ Trivia Tuesday: How close are EV chargers to most Americans? What percent live within 2 miles? #TriviaTuesday #PublicPower |  A_ What percentage of Americans live within two miles of a public EV charging station✅ Trivia Tuesday Answer: About 64% of Americans live within two miles of a public EV charging station. #PublicPower |
 Q_ What number should you call before digging to avoid underground electric lines❓ Trivia Tuesday: What number should you call before digging to avoid underground electric lines? Drop your guess in the comments ⬇️ #TriviaTuesday #PublicPower |  A_ What number should you call before digging to avoid underground electric lines✅ Trivia Tuesday Answer: You should always call DigSafe at 811 before digging to avoid underground electric lines! #PublicPower . |  Q_ Which way should your ceiling fan spin in summer for the best cooling efficiency❓ Trivia Tuesday: Ceiling fan check! Which direction keeps you cooler in summer? #TriviaTuesday #PublicPower |
 A_ Which way should your ceiling fan spin in summer for the best cooling efficiency✅ Trivia Tuesday Answer: In summer, ceiling fans should spin counterclockwise to push cool air downward. #PublicPower |  Q_ What year was the Municipal Electric Association of Massachusetts (MEAM) incorporated❓ Trivia Tuesday: Do you know your public power history? What year was MEAM officially incorporated? #TriviaTuesday #PublicPower . |  A_ What year was the Municipal Electric Association of Massachusetts (MEAM) incorporated✅ Trivia Tuesday Answer: The Municipal Electric Association of Massachusetts (MEAM) was incorporated in 1953 — and we’ve been serving communities ever since. #PublicPower |
 Q_ What is the optimal temperature for a thermostat in the summer❓ Trivia Tuesday: What is the optimal temperature for a thermostat in the summer? Take a guess! #TriviaTuesday #PublicPower |  A_ What is the optimal temperature for a thermostat in the summer✅ Trivia Tuesday Answer: The optimal temperature for a thermostat in the summer is 78ºF! #PublicPower |  Q_ What is the optimal temperature for a refrigerator❓ Trivia Tuesday: What is the optimal temperature for a refrigerator? Drop your guesses below! #TriviaTuesday #PublicPower |
 A_ What is the optimal temperature for a refrigerator✅ Trivia Tuesday Answer: The optimal temperature for a refrigerator is considered to be 37ºF! #PublicPower |  Q_ What home appliance uses the most electricity on average❓ Trivia Tuesday: What home appliance uses the most electricity on average (excluding HVAC)? Take your best guess! #TriviaTuesday #PublicPower |  A_ What home appliance uses the most electricity on average✅ Trivia Tuesday Answer: The clothes dryer typically uses the most energy among home appliances! #PublicPower . |
 Q_ What does SEP stand for❓ Trivia Tuesday: What do you think SEP stands for in the world of public power? Comment your best guess! #TriviaTuesday #PublicPower . |  A_ What does SEP stand for✅ Trivia Tuesday Answer: SEP means Smart Energy Provider — a designation for utilities committed to energy efficiency, sustainability, and customer service. #PublicPower |  Q_ What does RP3 stand for❓ Trivia Tuesday: Ever seen the letters RP3 connected to public power? What do you think they stand for? Drop your guesses below! #TriviaTuesday #PublicPower . |
 A_ What does RP3 stand for✅ Trivia Tuesday Answer: RP3 stands for Reliable Public Power Provider — a national recognition for utilities that show excellence in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvement. #PublicPower |  Q_ How many public power utilities are there in Massachusetts (2)❓ Trivia Tuesday: How many public power utilities do you think there are in Massachusetts? Drop your guess in the comments! #TriviaTuesday #PublicPower |  A_ How many public power utilities are there in Massachusetts (2)✅ Trivia Tuesday Answer: There are 40 public power utilities across Massachusetts! Together, we keep communities powered and connected. #PublicPower |
 Q_ What common household devices continue to draw power even when they’re turned off_ (n❓ Trivia Tuesday: Let's talk “Phantom load”! What devices still use power when off? Name one! #TriviaTuesday #PublicPower . |  A_ What common household devices continue to draw power even when they’re turned off_ (n✅ Trivia Tuesday Answer: TVs, cable boxes, gaming consoles, chargers, and microwaves can all draw standby power even when off. #PublicPower |  Q_ What does “MLP” stand for in Massachusetts❓ Trivia Tuesday: What does “MLP” stand for here in Massachusetts? Comment your guess below — no Googling! 😉 #TriviaTuesday #PublicPower |
 A_ What does “MLP” stand for in Massachusetts✅ Trivia Tuesday Answer: What does “MLP” stand for in Massachusetts? “MLP” stands for Municipal Light Plant — a locally owned utility serving your community. #PublicPower |  Q_ How many watts equal a kilowatt❓ Trivia Tuesday: How many watts are in a kilowatt? ⚡ Drop your guess! #TriviaTuesday #PublicPower |  A_ How many watts equal a kilowatt✅ Trivia Tuesday Answer: 1 kilowatt = 1,000 watts! #PublicPower . |
 Q_ What are the top words used describe public power utilities in MA❓ Trivia Tuesday: What words come to mind when you think about public power utilities in Massachusetts? (Name at least one!) #TriviaTuesday #PublicPower |  A_ What are the top words used describe public power utilities in MA✅ Trivia Tuesday Answer: Public Power is known for local control, reliability, affordability, safety, sustainability, and quality service! #PublicPower |  Q_ What are some ways an electric vehicle battery can be reused after it’s no longer suita❓ Trivia Tuesday: EV batteries don’t retire when cars do — what’s one way they can be reused? Drop your guesses! #TriviaTuesday #PublicPower |
 A_ What are some ways an electric vehicle battery can be reused after it’s no longer suita✅ Trivia Tuesday Answer: EV batteries can get a second life in home energy storage, solar + battery systems, grid storage, backup power, or be recycled for materials. #PublicPower |  Q_ In Massachusetts, what percentage of homes use electricity as their primary heating fue❓Trivia Tuesday: Massachusetts edition! What percent of homes here heat primarily with electricity? #TriviaTuesday #PublicPower |  A_ In Massachusetts, what percentage of homes use electricity as their primary heating fue✅ Trivia Tuesday Answer: About 10–15% of Massachusetts homes use electricity as their primary heating fuel. #PublicPower |
 Q_ In the average American household, how much of the energy bill goes to heating and cool❓ What takes the biggest bite out of your energy bill — any guesses? #TriviaTuesday #PublicPower |  A_ In the average American household, how much of the energy bill goes to heating and cool✅ Trivia Tuesday Answer: Heating and cooling account for roughly 40–50% of the average household’s energy costs. #PublicPower |  Q_ If you turn your thermostat back ~10-15% for 8 hours a day, how much could you save on❓ Trivia Tuesday: Thermostat trivia! How much could adjusting it part-time save you each year? #TriviaTuesday #PublicPower . |
 A_ If you turn your thermostat back ~10-15% for 8 hours a day, how much could you save on✅ Trivia Tuesday Answer: You can save up to 10% annually on heating and cooling by setting your thermostat back for 8 hours a day. #PublicPower |  Q_ How much money could a new EnergyStar certified heat pump water heater save a family of❓ Trivia Tuesday: Hot water trivia! How much could an efficient heat pump water heater save each year? #TriviaTuesday #PublicPower . |  A_ How much money could a new EnergyStar certified heat pump water heater save a family of✅ Trivia Tuesday Answer: An ENERGY STAR® heat pump water heater can save a family of four up to $550 per year in energy costs. #PublicPower |
 Q_ How much energy does the average U.S. home waste❓ Trivia Tuesday: How much energy does the average U.S. home waste? Take your guess! #TriviaTuesday #PublicPower |  A_ How much energy does the average U.S. home waste✅ Trivia Tuesday Answer: The average U.S. home wastes about 30% of the energy it consumes. #PublicPower |  Q_ How much less energy does an LED use compared to an incandescent bulb❓ Trivia Tuesday: How much less energy does an LED use compared to an incandescent bulb? Share your best guess! #TriviaTuesday #PublicPower |
 A_ How much less energy does an LED use compared to an incandescent bulb✅ Trivia Tuesday Answer: An LED light bulb uses up to 90% less energy than an incandescent bulb! #PublicPower . |  Q_ How much energy can you save by washing clothes in cold water❓ Trivia Tuesday: Cold water laundry seems like a small change, but how much energy can it save? #TriviaTuesday #PublicPower . |  A_ How much energy can you save by washing clothes in cold water✅ Trivia Tuesday Answer: Washing clothes in cold water can save up to 90% of the energy used per load by avoiding water heating. #PublicPower |
 Q_ How many public power communities are in the U.S❓ Trivia Tuesday: Take your best guess — how many public power communities are there across the United States? #TriviaTuesday #PublicPower |  A_ How many public power communities are in the U.S✅ Trivia Tuesday Answer: There are over 2,000 public power communities in the U.S., serving more than 49 million people. #PublicPower |  Q_ How many public EV charging stations are there in the U.S. (approximately)❓ Trivia Tuesday: About how many public EV charging stations are there in the U.S. today? Closest guess wins! #TriviaTuesday #PublicPower |
 A_ How many public EV charging stations are there in the U.S. (approximately)✅ Trivia Tuesday Answer: There are 60,000+ public EV charging stations across the U.S. — and that number keeps growing. #PublicPower |  Q_ How many watts equal a gigawatt❓ Trivia Tuesday: Big numbers time! How many watts are in a gigawatt? 💡 #TriviaTuesday #PublicPower |  A_ How many watts equal a gigawatt✅ Trivia Tuesday Answer: 1 gigawatt = 1,000,000,000 watts (1 billion watts)! #PublicPower |
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