What are some of the best way to save Electricity?
By warrior_777
@warrior_777 (1392)
Philippines
September 26, 2008 6:33am CST
I always want to save electricity. I know that by doing so I can help to lessen the energy consumption of my country and save the world in some way.
Lots of folks are unaware of that. After all, when we plug something into the wall it seems clean enough we don't see or smell any pollution, like we do with our car. But the pollution is there, it just happens at the power plant. Most electricity is generated by burning coal and running nuclear power plants.
Every time you turn on the lights, you create a little pollution. So saving electricity doesn't just put money in your pocket, it helps keep the air and water clean too.
One of my best way to save electricity is to open my window during daytime.
By doing that I don't need to use my air con or electric fan, the fresh cold air can come into my room.
I also don't need to open the light because the sunlight can come inside my room which can give me light that can be compared to one or two hundred watts fluorescent bulb.
What about you my co-mylotters do you want to save electricity?
Can you share with us so that we can also save more electricity?
What are your ways to save electricity?Have a healthy planet everyone..
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3 responses
@AltheGreat2430 (2716)
• Philippines
26 Sep 08
Lessen the usage electronic appliances that are not really needed. Unplug appliances after using, do not use or set your ACs to a timer or use the electric fan instead. Turn off the lights when not in use, use bulbs that are less in watts. You can use electric saving devices too. there's a lot of ways to save electricity..
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@warrior_777 (1392)
• Philippines
27 Sep 08
What you have said are all true. Those are some ways to save electricity.
There are really a lot of ways to save electricity.
Thank you for sharing..
Have a nice day..
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@rainmark (4302)
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26 Sep 08
What i do to save electricity is, i always switch off the light when i don't need it. Switch of the appliances from the plug, and just open the window for the fresh air. I never leave the tv switch on when i am not wacthing it, so in that way i save elctricity. happy posting.
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@warrior_777 (1392)
• Philippines
27 Sep 08
Yes switching off the light when we don't need it, open the window for fresh air to come in and switching off the tv if not watching, are one of the best ways to save electricity.
Thank you for sharing..
Have a nice day..
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@know21 (1250)
• United States
26 Sep 08
Instead of adjusting the thermostat, keep it reasonable and wear more or less clothing, or open the doors and windows, or switch to cooler or warmer bedding. Use warmer pjs or bedding instead of an electric blanket.
Gas for stoves, water heaters, and home heat, tends to be cheaper than electricity.
Space heaters and fans are both pretty good electicity runner uppers. Having said that, ceiling fans are a big exception because they circulate air in the house from the ceiling down, often create breeze or fresh air feeling, and help you get the temp you want without working the H/AC unit too hard.
Buy appliances that have the energy star and set them to be as efficient as they can be.
Keep your fridge and freezer full. With more in there, the items are not only cooled by the appliance but the other cold items around them.
If you tumble dry your clothes, use the automatic dryer setting instead of timed dry. This is also better for your clothes. What happens is, the dryer runs exactly how long it needs to, to dry your clothes and then stops.
Also re: laundry do FULL loads and you CAN wash in cold unless there is a good reason not to. Don't select your temp strictly by color of the fabric.
Instead of plug in air fresheners, use sprays, or essential oils or candles, OR get a light bulb diffuser so when the lamp is on, it is working double duty. This is probably not much electricity but hey!Dishes do not be washed in a machine, or even in hot water. Throw a cup of vinegar or a capful of bleach in your rinse water to sterilize them, and do them by hand.
Use sleep timers on TVs if you tend to fall asleep watching it...and in playrooms for kids who are in and out watching.
TEACH YOUR KIDS TO TURN OFF LIGHTS!Shut down computers when done.
Switch to squiggle bulbs.
Do kitchen tasks the hard way...a term which I hate by the way, since keeping up with kitchen gizmos is ultimately a lot harder for me than using a knife. There is an electric gadget for every damn thing. Almost all of them are unnecessary unless you have mobility problems like arthritis. Get yourself a good knife.
I guess a really good way to save electricity...is to alter your lifestyle as much as possible to be in sync more with the cycles of nature. If you get up when the sun is up, and go to bed when the sun is down...well, you don't have to use lights and lights are the largest element of the electric bill. There is plenty of daylight to get things done on an average day and we waste it.
If you have multiple bulbs in a light fixture, consider replacing them with ONE bulb that is higher watts. For instance, 2 60 watt bulbs run on more than 1 100 watt bulb. OR you can just take them all out. Honestly, I can't say SQUIGGLE BULBS enough. I even give them as gifts...housewarming, wedding, etc. I think they are great. I don't have a single regular bulb in my house.
@warrior_777 (1392)
• Philippines
27 Sep 08
Wow that was great..
There was so many ways that you know of how to save electricity.
Almost complete.. Thank you..
Because of that your my best respondent..
Thank you for sharing..
Have a nice day..
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