30 Ways to Save Energy at Home

30 Ways to Save Energy at Home

There are many ways to save energy, some of which are given below with details.

1.      All security, boundary wall’s and open area lights are operated with sun switch, this way lights will be on/off automatically when required.

2.      Use LED Lights instead of incandescent light bulb. LED Lights are extremely energy efficient and consume upto 90% less power as compared to incandescent bulbs.

3.      Increase the power of reflection by putting lamps in corners where two walls reflect light into the room.

4.      Solar Panels: Depending on where you live, solar panels are a good option to help save money on the electric bill.

5.      Use Dimmers: You can use dimmers to reduce how much power you use with light bulbs.

6.      Don’t Overload Your Dryer: Properly loading your dryer means better efficiency.

7.      Adjust the Water Level in the Washing Machine: The more water the machine uses, the longer the cycle. Adjust the level lower, and you’ll find that your clothes are still clean, but the cycle is shorter.

8.      Keep Your Fridge out of Direct Sunlight: The sun can heat up your fridge, forcing it to work harder to keep your food cool. Keep sunlight away from your fridge, and you’ll save money.

9.      Disconnect the Microwave Light: You probably don’t need this light, so disconnect it for a small increase in efficiency.

10.  Use Timers on Your Lights: For those who don’t have the discipline or memory to turn off lights, use a timer instead.

11.   Install a programmable thermostat. A properly set programmable thermostat can reduce heating and cooling costs by up to 10 per cent.

12.  Right-size your refrigerator.
Even an energy-efficient model can’t give you maximum savings if it’s too big for your needs.

13.  Use solar-powered outdoor lights.

14.  Allow hot food to cool before placing it in my refrigerator.

15.  Turn all equipment off at the end of the day.
This includes lights, copiers, computers and computer monitors.

16.  Use a toaster oven or microwave instead of the oven, whenever possible.

17.  Use the oven light to check on my food instead of opening the door.

18.  Install effective automatic door closers.
Doors can’t save energy if they’re not closed!

19.  Use an automatic shut-off kettle.

20.  A microwave is best for defrosting and cooking small portions; an oven is more efficient for cooking large items such as turkeys and roasts.

21.  When your electric burners are worn out and don’t work properly, they use more energy. Save by replacing them.

22.  Turn off the TV, DVR, DVD player, VCR, stereo or radio when no one is watching or listening.

23.  Choose light bulbs carefully. Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) use 75 percent less energy than standard incandescent bulbs and last 10 times longer. For example, a 20-watt fluorescent bulb is equal to a 60-watt incandescent bulb.

24.  For outdoor use, consider high-pressure sodium bulbs, which are more efficient and last longer than their incandescent counterparts.

25.  When buying bulbs, check the lumens. The higher the lumens, the more light you’ll get More energy-saving ideas.

26.  More light shines through when you keep dust off your lampshades, light fixtures and bulbs.

27.  Because light bounces off walls and ceilings, you’ll get more light for the money if you paint your walls light colors.

28.  Dim, turn off or remove lights near windows in the daytime.
Use efficient task lighting where needed.

29.  Install new high-performance chillers.
This will improve the performance of your building’s air conditioning system.

30.   Replace my incandescent or fluorescent EXIT signs with LED EXIT signs.