Save Energy now to save the future

For most of us, our homes – along with driving, flying and probably eating meat – are our biggest contributions to global warming. The flipside of that, of course, is this is one of the areas where we can make the most difference. Yes, there are simple ways that common people like you & me can or rather should follow on daily basis that can help save energy. If we really all try to follow & do these steps every day, it's for sure gonna add till the end of the year which would really surprise us all. This would be a real good happening to the environment & obviously for it's future. Just think, how much are our children & grandchildren going to benefit from us. Go on now..........right now!......

Key Steps to Save Energy

Insulation:

To insulate is to prevent the passage of electricity into or out of, especially by surrounding with a nonconducting material.Insulate your loft and wall cavities. Lag your boiler. Fit draft excluders to doors/windows.

Hot Water:

Take short showers (not baths). Fit a water-saving showerhead. Ensure electric boilers have a timer to heat water only when needed.

Lighting:

Fit energy-saving light bulbs. Turn lights off when you leave the room. Maximizing light output from each bulb means you can light your home using fewer lights so clean lamp shades and light bulbs, as dirt can cut light by 50 per cent. Silver reflector strips behind light bulbs will also help increase effective light output. Replace burned-out incadescent bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs. CFLs can save around 80% of your electricity.

Appliances:

Turn appliances off at the wall. Standby mode can use almost as much energy as leaving things on and can account for 10 per cent of your electricity bill. Turn off the television when not in use.

Washing:

Use cold water or wash at 30–40 Degree Celsius. Dry them on a line or airer instead of in a tumble dryer.

Energy:

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Microwaves, slow-cookers, pressure-cookers and stir-frying on gas stoves are all energy-efficient methods of cooking. Steam vegetables with minimal water and the lid on, and don’t overfill kettles. Choose a fan-assisted oven and make sure the oven door seals. A microwave Oven uses a lot less energy while cooking. It even cooks the food at a faster rate. While using pots & pans while cooking, use lids to maintain the heat within.

Set your fridge only as cold as you need. Check door seals, defrost regularly and undust condensing coils to improve efficiency. When buying a new fridge, choose an energy-efficient one. A fridge that has an Energy Star label could save you up to 1,000 kilowatt-hours annually, compared to one that doesn’t. Always use the energy-saver setting on your fridge. Only use one fridge.

Shade with awnings, shutters or trees to help keep your home cool in summer without air-conditioning.

Use fuel like wood from a sustainable source which is a clean, renewable, carbon-neutral fuel.

When replacing appliances, buy energy efficient ones. Appliances with Energy Star Label use less energy.

Air Conditioning is the most greater part of your household energy bill. Use it only when you need it. When buying new one, buy an energy efficient one. Clean the Air Filter regularly.

Lower your temperature levels a degree or two in the winter and make it a degree or two higher in the summer. You may not notice that small amount of difference, but your electric bill will show a huge difference.