Energy Conservation 20 Tips.

You can save energy dollars by following these simple tips. Many of them are common sense suggestions that require no tools or out-of-pocket expense. Over time, you will see your energy efficiency increase and your energy savings multiply.

• Don't keep Electrical Gadgets "ON" in idle condition.
• Always provide doors & windows to admit natural light ( Sunlight ) to avoid using electricity in homes or offices during the day.
• To avoid leakage always use Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker / Residual Current Circuit Breaker in circuit.
• Always buy fewer bulbs of higher wattage rather than many of lower wattage.
• Always buy electrical gadgets with capacity according to your needs & not of much higher rating e.g.larger refrigerators consume more electricity.
• Use Compact Fluorescent Lamps or led to reduce electricity consumption substantially.
• Ensure proper Earthing in your premises.
• Use electronic regulators for ceiling fans.
• Avoid storing hot / warm food in refrigerators.
• Turn-off decorative & non-essential lights especially in unoccupied areas.
• A home with inadequate attic insulation can lose as much as 40% of its cool air. Because heat rises, as much as 60% of heat can be lost in the wintertime in poorly insulated homes.
• The average 10 to 15 year old home has R-11 to R-15 insulation but needs R-30, about 5 to 6 additional inches.
• An attic radiant barrier, usually made of aluminum foil bonded to paper, helps block heat flow through the roof into the house during summer. It can be stapled across roof rafters in the attic and can reduce annual energy bills by 3% to 8%.
• Next to heating and cooling, water heaters use the most energy in a household (14% to 20%). Lower the thermostat on your water heater to 120 degrees. This can save as much as $45 per year.
• Wrapping your water heater with an insulation blanket can reduce its energy use by 10% to 15%. An insulating blanket will pay for itself in one year or less.
• Turn down or shut off your water heater when you will be away for extended periods.
• Refrigerators more than 10 years old use up to 50% more energy than new energy efficient models. Behind heating, cooling and water heaters, refrigerators and freezers are the biggest household energy users because they run all the time.
• Side-by-side refrigerators use about 45% more energy than refrigerators with a separate freezer on top. Upright freezers use 10% to 25% more energy than chest styled freezers because they lose more cold air when opened. Freezers that must be manually defrosted use 35% to 40% less energy than comparable frost-free models.
• Temperature settings that are too low cause refrigerators and freezers to run more than needed. The refrigerator temperature should be 36 to 38 degrees. The freezer temperature should be 0 to 5 degrees. To test: place an ordinary household thermometer in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes. Be ready to read it the moment you open the door. Repeat the test for your freezer. Refrigerator temperatures set at even 10 degrees lower than recommended can increase energy use by as much as 25%.
• Make sure your refrigerator and freezer doors seal properly. To test: close door over a dollar bill. If the dollar pulls out easily, the seal around the door may need replacing or the door latch may need adjusting.