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Energy Conservation Tips

Simple ways in which you can save on your electricity bill and conserve energy for the country

Switching on lights
  • If you need light, switch on only that light and switch off all unnecessary lights
  • Use only the required strength of bulbs. For ex: don’t use high watts bulbs in bedrooms
         & bathrooms.
  • Use bulbs in minimum watts which are sufficient to do your work. ex: Use low watt
         table lamps at your worktable.
  • Use Fluorescent Bulbs or Compact Fluorescent where possible. These are bulbs that
         give high levels of light with low level of watts.
  • Use lighter shades of color on your walls. It reflects more light than a darker color would.
  • Construct doors & windows in the direction of sunlight to capture sunlight.

    When Using a Fans
  • Switch off fans when you don’t need them.
  • Open your doors & windows to get natural air circulation as much as possible.
  • Table fans and pedestal fans are more energy saving than ceiling fans.
  • Add new electronic controllers instead of traditional speed controllers.

    • When using Air Conditioners

  • Close all doors and windows to prevent air leakage.
  • To minimize the direct hit of sun light, plant trees around the place that you use Air    
          Conditioner
  • Reduce the usage of heat releasing equipment inside the Air Conditioner rooms.
         Ex ; photocopy machines
  • Clean air filters regularly
  • Keep your temperature at high level and adjust the louvers only if possible.
  • Don’t place objects which may hinder air circulation.


    When using a refrigerator

  • Don’t keep your fridges open to direct sun light or near a cooker.
  • To allow the condenser system to cool at the proper rate, keep 10 cm at the back and
         30 cm above.
  • Reduce the number of openings and duration the door is open.
  • Allow your food to cool before placing them inside.
  • Keep appropriate room within the fridge to allow proper air circulation.
  • Wrap your food with polythene or paper before placing them in the fridge.
  • Before placing food in the deep freezer put them inside the lower part of the fridge to cool down.
  • When deep freezer freezes with ice, keep the fridge open or switch off the fridge to let the ice melt.
  • Clean the door beading and keep it properly and ensure that the door closes firmly.
  • Maintain the required temperature by using a temperature controller.

    While Ironing

  • Iron as much clothes as possible at once;
  • Refrain from ironing wet clothes.
  • Keep the iron in straight position. Don’t allow it to contact with another surface.
  • First iron your heavy, rough clothes then switch off and iron soft clothes.



    When Cooking

  • Use efficient firewood stove or gas cookers in place of electrical cookers.
  • Use a lid as much as possible to reduce the heat loss.
  • If you use electricity for water boiling use immersion electric heaters or electric kettles
         to boil water in place of  hotplate cookers.
  • Use rice cookers and pressure cookers as much as possible, as they consume less
         energy than hotplate cookers.

    When Buying Electronic Equipment

  • Select equipment which is compatible with your requirement and which is more energy efficient leading to      minimum long term energy loss.
  • Do a quick life cycle cost analysis
  • Always look for energy labeled products
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