News Item: : Simple ways to save a lot of energy
(Category: Conservation & Environment)
Posted by RAG
Thursday 29 July 2010

  • 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%.


This news item is from Bedfordview Residents Action Group
( http://www.bedfordviewrag.co.za/news.php?extend.145 )



News Item: : Simple ways to save a lot of energy
(Category: Conservation & Environment)
Posted by RAG
Thursday 29 July 2010

  • 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