Simple ways to save a lot of energy
- Use a timer on your solar system so that your electrical back-up is inactive during daylight hours, when the sun can keep your water hot unassisited.
- Using solar energy lessens your carbon footprint on the planet, thus preserving our environment.
- Use a plug in the basin to help save on the amount of hot water you use.
- Remember to boil only as much water as you need for that morning cuppa tea or coffee.
- Take food out of the freezer for dinner and put in the fridge to thaw. It'll save you using the microwave to defrost it later.
- Unplug that cellphone charger before you leave the house! It draws electricity even if your phone isn't plugged in.
- Cook smart - use lids and ensure that the pot or pan completely covers the stove plate.
- Cook in the microwave whenever you can, it is the most efficient cooking appliance.
- Don't use your air conditioners, rather open a window and let in a fresh breeze.
- Don't forget to turn your geyser on before you go to bed and turn it off before you leave for work in the morning.
- If you have an electric geyser, keep your hot morning shower short. You'll lighten the load on the morning peak and save water too.
- Heaters use a huge amount of electricity. A gas heater is much more economical.
- Swimming pools use 11% of a home's electricity. Reduce running time of the pump from 10 to 6 hours per day for a month and save 40%.
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