It is very essential to take effective steps to save energy in the interest of the individual concerned and also in the interest of the nation. Electricity is being generated using coal, water, solar, wind, diesel etc. The major percentage of power generation is by using coal. Burning of coal leads to atmospheric pollution. In order to inculcate a sense of importance in the minds of general public, December 14 is being celebrated as energy saving day. For a consumer, energy saving will lead to lower his utility bill.
Steps to
taken by an individual
-Use
CFL/LED lights
-Switch
off light and fans when not in use
-Purchase
electrical equipment which have 5 star
rating
-Have
fans with electronic regulator
-Switch off TV at the switch board itself and not by
remote control
-Instead of
using the iron box daily; limit its use on a weekly schedule
-Use
washing machine when clothes are enough
to fill it
-Buy
split ACs with 5 star rating
-Do not
set the AC for temperature less than 24-25
degree centigrade
-Get the
filter of AC cleaned regularly
-Close
the door and windows in the room properly
-Plant trees
in the house compound
-Install
solar panels on the roof top
- Use warm clothes inside the house also to reduce use of heaters
-Fix
automatic level controller with water pump
-Do not
keep hot food items in the fridge
-Do not
leave the door of the fridge open
-Unplug
all electrical appliances when not in use except that of the fridge
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