How to Save Electrical Energy at
Home
In our home we use lot of electrical equipment
like Tv, Freeze, Washing machine,Mp3 player. music system, computer laptop. But
we have not adequate knowledge for how to use this electrical equipment in
proper way Due to this ignorance we are paying more electricity Bill which we
are not actually use.
Do you know in actual we are consuming more
electricity or paying more amounts what we actually not use it?
According to the energy auditors we can easily
save between 5 and 10% of their energy consumption (and costs) by changing our
behavior such as switching electrical equipment off at the mains rather than
leaving it on standby, turning off lights when they’re not being used
By saving Electrical energy will directly
reflected to saving money so it is very necessary to under stood ghost unit or
amount which we are paying without using the appliances.
Today’s major appliances don’t hog energy the
way older models do because they must meet minimum federal energy efficiency
standards. These standards have been tightened over the years, so any new
appliance you buy today has to use less energy than the model you’re replacing.
For instance, if you buy one of today’s most energy-efficient refrigerators, it
will use less than half the energy of a model that’s 12 years old or older.
Lighting
§ Get into the habit of
turning lights off when you leave a room. —-Saving Energy 0.5 %
§ Use task lighting
(table and desktop lamps) instead of room lighting.
§ Take advantage of
daylight
§ De-dust lighting
fixtures to maintain illumination—–Saving Energy 1 %
§ Compact fluorescent
bulbs (CFL):
1.
CFL use 75% less
energy than Normal bulbs.
2.
CFL are four times
more energy efficient than Normal bulbs.
3.
CFL can last up to ten
times longer than a normal bulb.
§ Use electronic chokes.
in place of conventional copper chokes.—-Saving Energy 2 %
§ Get into the habit of
turning lights off when you leave a room.
§ Use only one bulb for
light fittings with more than one light bulb, or replace additional bulbs with
a lower wattage version.
§ Use energy-saving
light bulbs that can last up to ten times longer than a normal bulb and use
significantly less energy. A single 20- to 25-watt energy-saving bulb provides
as much light as a 100-watt ordinary bulb.
§ Use tungsten halogen
bulbs for spotlights—they last longer and are up to 100% more efficient.
§ Fit external lights
with a motion sensor.
§ Use high frequency fittings
for fluorescent tubes because they cut flicker and are even more efficient than
energy-saving light bulbs. They are suitable for kitchens, halls, workshops and
garages.
Save on Your Fridge & Freezer:
§ Defrost your fridge
regularly.
§ Check that the door
seals are strong and intact.
§ Don’t stand Freezer’s
Back Side too near the Wall.
§ Avoid putting warm or
hot food in the fridge or freezer—it requires more energy to cool
it down.
§ Clean condenser coils
twice a year.
§ Get rid of old
refrigerators! They use twice the energy as new Energy Star® models.
§ Keep refrigerators
full but not overcrowded.
§ Defrost your fridge
regularly. When ice builds up, your freezer uses more electricity. If it frosts
up again quickly, check that the door seals are strong and intact.
§ Do not stand the
fridge next to the oven or other hot appliances if you can help it. Also ensure
there is plenty of ventilation space behind and above it.
§ Keep the fridge at
40°F and the freezer at 0°F. Empty and then turn your fridge off if you go on a
long vacation (but make sure you leave the door open).
§ Aim to keep your
fridge at least three-quarters full to maintain maximum efficiency. A full
fridge is a healthy fridge.
§ Avoid putting warm or
hot food in the fridge or freezer—it requires more energy to cool it down.
AIR CONDITION UNIT
§ For Home Purpose use
Window unit Instead Of Split Unit.
§ For Office and
Commercial Purpose Use Split AC instead of Window unit.
§ Consider installing a
programmable t. Just set the times and temperatures to match your schedule and
you will save money and be comfortably cool when you return home.
§ Get air conditioner
maintenance each year.
§ Checks the condenser
coils, the evaporator coils, the blower wheel, the filter, the lubrication and
the electrical contacts.
§ Replace worn and dirty
equipment for maximum efficiency.
§ Replace air
conditioner filters every month.
§ Turn off central air
conditioning 30 minutes before leaving your home.
§ Consider using ceiling
or portable fans to circulate and cool the air.
§ Try increasing your
air conditioner temperature. Even 1 degree higher could mean significant
savings, and you will probably not notice the difference.
§ Keep central air
conditioner usage to a minimum—or even turn the unit off—if you plan to go
away.
§ Consider installing a
programmable thermostat. Just set the times and temperatures to match your
schedule, and you will save money and be comfortably cool when you return home.
§ Get air conditioner
maintenance each year—ensure your service person checks the condenser coils,
the evaporator coils, the blower wheel, the filter, the lubrication and the
electrical contacts. Replace worn and dirty equipment for maximum efficiency.
§ Replace air
conditioner filters every month.
§ Buy the proper size
equipment to meet your family’s needs—an oversized air conditioner unit will
waste energy.
§ If you have a furnace,
replace it at the same time as your air conditioner system. Why? Because it is
your furnace fan that blows cool air around your home, and a newer furnace fan
provides improved air circulation all year round, plus saves energy costs.
Water Heater:
§ Check your hot water
temperature. It does not need to be any higher than 140°F for washing purposes.
§ Plug the basin or bath
when you run any hot water.
§ Use a timer to make
sure the heating and hot water are only on when needed.
§ Insulate your hot
water pipes to prevent heat loss, and your water will stay hotter for longer.
Plus, you will also use less energy to heat it. And simply fitting a jacket
onto your hot water tank can cut waste by up to three quarters.
§ Take showers—a bath
consumes 5 times more hot water. Buy a low-flow showerhead for more efficiency
and it will pay for itself in no time.
§ Avoid washing dishes
under hot running water, and do not pre-rinse before using the dishwasher.
§ Repair dripping hot
water taps immediately
§ Make sure hot water
taps are always turned off properly.
Washing Machine:
§ Wash full loads of
Washing Machine—you will use your machine less often, saving time, and it is
more energy-efficient.
§ Wash at a lower
temperature or the economy setting to save even more.
§ Use the spin cycle,
and then hang washing out rather than tumble drying—your clothes and linens
will smell fresher!
§ If you need to tumble
dry, try a lower temperature setting.
§ Use your dryer for
consecutive loads, because the built-up heat between loads will use less
energy.
Oven/Electrical Cooker:
§ Make sure your oven
door closes tightly.
§ Use a microwave rather
than conventional oven, when possible.
§ Keep the center of the
pan over the element, and keep the lid on when cooking on the stovetop.
§ Only boil the amount
of water that you need—just ensure there is enough water to cover the heating
element. Turn the element or electric kettle down as soon as it reaches the
boiling point.
COMPUTER / LAPTOP
§ Buy a laptop instead
of a desktop, if practical. —-Saving Energy 5 %.
§ If you buy a desktop,
get an LCD screen instead of an outdated CRT.
§ Use sleep-mode when
not in use helps cut energy costs by approx 40%.
§ Turn off the monitor;
this device alone uses more than half the system’s energy.
§ Screen savers save
computer screens, not energy.
§ Use separate
On/Off switch Socket Instead of One.
§ Laser printers use
more electricity than inkjet printers.
FAN:
§ A ceiling fan in
operation through out night will gobble up 22 units in a month.
§ There is a wrong
notion that fan at more speed would consume more current.
§ Fan running at slow
speed would waste energy as heat in the regulator.
§ The ordinary regulator
would take 20 watts extra at low speed.
§ The energy loss can be
compensated by using electronic regulator
Buy efficient electric appliances:
§ They use two to 10
times less electricity for the same functionality, and are mostly higher
quality products that last longer than the less efficient ones. In short,
efficient appliances save you lots of energy and money.
§ In many countries,
efficiency rating labels are mandatory on most appliances. Look Energy Star
label is used.
§ The label gives you
information on the annual electricity consumption. In the paragraphs below, we
provide some indication of the consumption of the most efficient appliances to
use as a rough guide when shopping. Lists of brands and models and where to
find them are country-specific and so cannot be listed here, but check the
links on this page for more detailed information.
§ Average consumption of
electric appliances in different regions in the world, compared with the high
efficient models on the market
Ghost consumers:
§ Identify the “ghost
consumers” which consume power – not because they are in use, but
because they are plugged in and are in stand-by mode.
§ The TV consumes 10
watt power When It’s is in Stand by Mode.
Ex.
TV is in stand-by-mode for 10 hours a Day.
Energy
Consumption / Day= 10 X 10 = 100 Watts. = 0.1 KWH.
Energy
consumption / Month= 1X100X30=3000 Watts=3KWH ( Unit) .
Energy
Consumption in Rupees. = 3 X 4 = 12 Rs/Month.
§ The TV consumes 5
watt power when we don’t plug out from switch Board.
Ex. TV is in un Plug Mode for 10 hours a
Day.
Energy Consumption / Day= 5 X 10 =
50 Watts. = 0.05 KWH.
Energy consumption / Month= 1X50X30=
1500 Watts=1.5 KWH ( Unit) .
Energy Consumption in Rupees. = 1.5 X 4 = 6
Rs/Month.
§ The cell phone charger
uses 3 watt per hour when plugged.
§ Mosquito mats consume 5
watts per hour.
§
I f you use an electric
geyser, do not leave it in thermostat mode, for it causes standing losses of 1-1.5
units.
