Energy conservation is the act of saving energy by reducing a service. In other words, to conserve energy, you need to cut back on your usage. Examples include driving your car fewer miles per week, turning off your air-conditioner during the rainy season and unplugging your computer or home appliances when they are not in use.
"Saving energy is all about making choices and rethinking your lifestyle"
In all of these examples, you are reducing the amount of energy you use by doing without or making due with less fuel or electricity. While energy conservation might cut down on your comfort level and make things a bit less convenient, it can help reduce monthly electricity bills and save money at the gas pump.
Based on current realities, it is expedient to devise means of conserving energy. There is an urgent need to save energy in order to reduce your monthly payout on Power. We may be used to a particular way of life, but there is need for a paradigm shift as the cost of power is increased.
"The best way to save energy is to conserve it"
Habits, as we know, are difficult to change overnight but if they do cost us more in payouts, we may have to watch those habit closely. Replacing those habits should be our priority. Do you know that a change in habit as regards energy conservation can help you save up to N15,000 yearly.
There are some indispensables in the household that require energy for its production. A good example is water. It is absolutely one of the most important household resources. Since energy is needed to make water available, its conservation has to be priority.
Saving energy is all about making choices and rethinking your lifestyle, so here are some energy conservation tips to help you make the right decisions.
- Defrost your fridge and freezer regularly. The more ice builds up, the harder they have to work and the more energy they use.
- Even if they’re supposed to defrost automatically, keep an eye on them to make sure the automatic function is still working.
- An outdoor clothes line is the most energy-saving way to dry clothes – using an indoor airer is better than a tumble dryer.
- Check the seals on your fridge and freezer to make sure they’re still airtight – otherwise the appliance has to work harder and use more energy to maintain a steady temperature.
- Keep curtains and blinds open during the day to let the warmth of the sunshine into your home.
- Dust your light bulbs. The dust reduces their intensity, which could encourage you to buy higher-wattage bulbs.
- Switch to new, energy-efficient light bulbs. If you do need to use traditional incandescent bulbs, make sure you buy the lowest wattage possible.
- Still using a full-size computer? Swap it for a laptop or ultrabook.
- It’s better to keep your fridge full, as it will use less energy when it’s well stocked.
- Don’t leave the tap running while you’re cleaning your teeth, shaving or washing (your face or the washing up). A running tap wastes more than six litres of water a minute.
- Get dripping taps repaired – they probably just need a new washer. A dripping tap can waste more than 5,500 litres of water a year.
- Don’t leave electrical devices on standby. you could save around N10,000.00/ year doing that.
- Don’t leave electrical devices on standby. you could save around N5,000.00/year doing that
- Turn off the lights as you leave a room, unless you’re coming straight back.
- Don’t leave electrical devices on standby. you could save around N10,000.00/ year doing that.
The few tips noted above can go a long way in freeing scarce resources from your electricity bills to other projects and assignments. Practice them today and you will be glad you did.
Drop a line and let us know ways you have employed to conserve energy apart from the above. We would love to hear from you.
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