| Energy Conservation Tips |
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| Room Air Conditioners |
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01. You can reduce air-conditioning energy use by as much as 40 percent by shading your home's windows and walls. Plant trees and shrubs to keep the day's hottest sun off your house.
02. One will use 3 to 5 percent less energy, for each degree, if the air conditioner is set above 22°C (71.5°F). So, set the thermostat of room air conditioner at 25°C (77°F) to provide the most comfort at the least cost.
03. A good air conditioner will cool and dehumidify a room in about 30 minutes, so use a timer and leave the unit off for some time.
04. Keep doors to air-conditioned rooms closed as often as possible.
05. Clean the air-conditioner filter every month. A dirty air filter reduces airflow and may damage the unit. Clean filters enable the unit to cool down quickly and use less energy.
06. If room air conditioner is older and needs repair, it's likely to be very inefficient. It may work out cheaper on life cycle costing to buy a new energy-efficient air conditioner. |
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| Lighting System |
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01. One of the best energy-saving devices is the light switch. Turn off lights when not required.
02. Many automatic devices can help in saving energy used in lighting. Consider employing infrared sensors, motion sensors, automatic timers, dimmers and solar cells wherever applicable, to switch on/off lighting circuits.
03. As for as possible use task lighting, which focuses light where it's needed. A reading lamp, for example, lights only reading material rather than the whole room.
04. Dirty tube lights and bulbs reflect less light and can absorb 50 percent of the light; dust your tube lights and lamps regularly.
05. Fluorescent tube lights and CFLs convert electricity to visible light up to 5 times more efficiently than ordinary bulbs and thus save about 70% of electricity for the same lighting levels.
06. Ninety percent of the energy consumed by an ordinary bulb (incandescent lamp) is given off as heat rather than visible light.
07. Replace your electricity-guzzling ordinary bulbs (incandescent lamps) with more efficient types. Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) use up to 75 percent less electricity than incandescent lamps.
08. A 15-watt compact fluorescent bulb produces the same amount of light as a 60-watt incandescent bulb. |
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| Refrigerators |
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 01.Make sure that refrigerator is kept away from all sources of heat, including direct sunlight, radiators and appliances such as the oven, and cooking range. When it's dark, place a lit flashlight inside the refrigerator and close the door. If light around the door is seen, the seals need to be replaced
02.Refrigerator motors and compressors generate heat, so allow enough space for continuous airflow around refrigerator. If the heat can't escape, the refrigerator's cooling system will work harder and use more energy.
03. A full refrigerator is a fine thing, but be sure to allow adequate air circulation inside.
04. Think about what you need before opening refrigerator door. You'll reduce the amount of time the door remains open
05. Allow hot and warm foods to cool and cover them well before putting them in refrigerator.Refrigerator will use less energy and condensation will reduced. |