tips for energy conservation
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ENERGY SAVING SOLUTIONS
TOGETHER WE CAN
Lighting
• Turn off when not in use!
Lighting: Use task lighting
• Right illumination for every task.
Lighting: replace old bulbs!
A 15-watt compact fluorescent bulb produces the same amount of light as a 60-watt incandescent bulb.
GOOD! BETTER BEST
Air Conditioners
• Always prefer to have a fan instead of an AC
• Using a fan for a hour costs less than 5% of the cost of using an AC
• Insulate the room with curtains and green cover
Air Conditioners
• Set the temperature to above 22°C and save close to 5% of energy
Air Conditioners
• Maintenance: Clean filters regularly and replace old AC models
Air Conditioners
• Store in a cool, dry place!
• Allow for air circulation
Refrigerator
• Maintenance: Clean the coils and avoid frost build up
• Don’t open/close the doors often. It slows the cooling effect
Refrigerator
• Reducing the temperature setting of water heater from 60 degrees to 50 degrees C, one could save over 18 percent of
the energy used at the higher setting.
Water heaters
• Turn off when not in use!
• Avoid standby modes, turn off completely
Gadgets
• Opt for LCD/LED TV and monitors
• They are efficient compared to the CRT devices
Gadgets
• Use USB chargers
• USB charging is efficient(read how)
Gadgets
ENERGY SAVED IS ENERGY GENERATED
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