Tips for Energy Conservation

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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