SAVE ELECTRICITY AT OFFICE AND HOME
Storing Food – How to store food energy efficiently
The
temperature of your fridge should be set between 3°C and 4°C whilst your
freezer should be set between -15°C and -18°C.
1. Defrost your freezer if required as it
restricts the flow of cold air.
2. Fridges should be kept out of direct sunlight
where possible.
Computers – How to save electricity with your computers and laptops
1. Turn off the computer screen if it won’t be in
use for more than 10 minutes.
2. Energy star computers with a sleep mode
consume up to 80% less energy than conventional computers, with laptops up to
90%.
Lights – How to save energy with lights
Turn the lights off when leaving a room.
1. Turn power off at the power point when an
appliance won’t be used for a few hours or more.
2. Energy
efficient lamps consume up to 75% less energy than incandescent ones and can
last up to 8 times longer.
Energy Ratings – How to choose energy efficient appliances
When buying any electrical appliance, look for
an energy rating as it indicates the appliance’s level of efficiency.
Other ways to save power around the home
As a general rule, larger appliances use more
energy.
Leaving TV’s, VCR’s, DVD’s, and stereos on
stand-by mode can generate up to 150 kilograms of greenhouse gas per year.
An average household spends 2% of total energy
costs on lighting.
The average household spends up to 25% of
total energy costs on hot water.
9% of
average household energy costs is attributed to refrigerators and freezers.
AAA-rated water efficient shower rose can
reduce hot water usage by up to 70%.
A computer screen consumes more energy than
the processor.
Front-loading washing
machines are up to 15% more energy efficient than top loading machines.
