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How To Reduce Your
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As kids, we all learned about the renewable and non-renewable sources of energy in school. However, we never paid much attention to the rapid consumption of the non-renewable sources of energy until recently. The world is faced with
a severe energy crisis now and none of us remain unaffected anymore. Should we leave everything to the governments, or can we do something to save power? The answer is simple: we can.
Here are some great ways you can save power at home.
Computer: Just like your TV, it is worth making
sure you turn off your monitor
completely when not using your
computer. Keep the monitor and the computer switched off when you are not using them. Start practicing this even when at work. You will help save some more power for the world.
Light bulbs: As a power-saving measure, start
using CFL light bulbs as much as you can. If you are thinking they are more expensive than the regular bulbs, the benefits of the CFL bulbs will prove much more cost-effective in the long turn by the amount of power they will save
as well as lasting a lot longer
than a standard light bulb.
Air Conditioner: The air conditioner is a big
user of power. Make sure you set
the temperature at the minimum
or maximum you are comfortable with, depending on the season. Try
to avoid setting it at too high or too low temperatures. Setting the air conditioner at
a moderate temperature will help save a lot of energy.
Washing Machines: Do you use your washing machine as often as you want? Do you use your washing machine even when there are not enough clothes to wash? Minimize the number of washes by washing full load of clothes every time.
Television: When your not watching your TV, turn
it off at the wall rather than
just leaving it on standby. This may not sound a big deal but this tiny step will help save power.
Water Heater:
Keep the water heater thermostat at the minimum heat. You do not need to heat the water at a very high temperature or for too long.
Refrigerator: Allow hot food to cool to room
temperatures before putting it
into the refrigerator. You can
also save power by taking cold
or frozen food out of the
refrigerator well before the mealtime, thereby saving power in heating it.
Car: If your car is fitted with air-conditioning,
let some fresh air into the car
before turning the air-con on,
then wind the windows up once
it's running.
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