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Energy is a tricky business.
Recently, environmental activist Greta Thunberg tweeted that carbon dioxide levels were the highest they have been in human history.
Most of us are aware that our need to create a higher quality of life often comes at the cost of the planet’s biosphere. We use important, non-renewable resources from the Earth and we flood it with toxic byproducts.
In India, a large percentage of our electrical power comes from fossil fuels, which increases the carbon dioxide Thunberg was talking about. That’s why we need to be more mindful of how we use electricity.
In this blog post, Precision Electricals will offer 6 tips that tenants and other property owners can follow to not only reduce their power utility bills but also reduce damage to the planet.
Tip 1: Use LED bulbs
If Tesla’s electric vehicles are the energy saver of the automotive industry, LED bulbs have been much better in the domestic lighting industry, and for longer, too.
Remember the old, incandescent lighting? The mechanism converted only 5% of its energy into light and lasted approximately 1,000 hours. In comparison, the lifespan of an LED light uses only 75% of the energy to get the same light output, and lasts 50,000 to 100,000 hours. That’s a no-brainer for any homeowner. You save money on your electricity bill. You have longer change intervals. And you reduce your carbon footprint, which is invaluable in this climate!
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If Tesla’s electric vehicles are the energy saver of the automotive industry, LED bulbs have been much better in the domestic lighting industry, and for longer, too.
Remember the old, incandescent lighting? The mechanism converted only 5% of its energy into light and lasted approximately 1,000 hours. In comparison, the lifespan of an LED light uses only 75% of the energy to get the same light output, and lasts 50,000 to 100,000 hours. That’s a no-brainer for any homeowner. You save money on your electricity bill. You have longer change intervals. And you reduce your carbon footprint, which is invaluable in this climate!
Tip 2: Use power strips and power cubes
Premium electrical accessories like power strips, USB power cubes, and extension boards are another agile mode of energy conservation.
You can turn off multiple electronic appliances at once, which can help you reduce standby power consumption. Standby power consumption, also called “phantom energy” and “vampire power,” refers to the energy used by devices that are plugged into the supplying outlet but not in use. By using power strips, you can reduce standby power consumption and circumnavigate the problem.
Tip 3: Buy better electrical switches
Faulty switches can cause electricity wastage, wire overheating, and fire hazards, and eventually they can damage your expensive appliances—like your refrigerator.
Be mindful. If a light switch takes a few seconds to turn on the light, or if the light flickers in the initial seconds, then there is something wrong with the metal contacts inside the switch, which tend to wear out after a year or two. Other warning signs are when your electrical switches are smoking, sizzling, or buzzing. We recommend that you replace these with modular switches that have high quality in design, and flame retardancy, and have been tested for 100,000+ operations!
Tip 4: Install motion sensors where you can
Motion sensors save energy in areas like hallways, stairways, corridors, and bathrooms.
When you walk up your home’s staircase or through its main corridor, you are only moving through the space; you’re not there to stay and sit. These areas, which are used for only short periods of time, don’t need to be lit for more than the time it takes to move through them. But it can be easy to forget to turn off the lights when leaving them. By installing motion sensors, you can ensure that the lights are only on when needed, which can save thousands of watts every year.
Tip 5: Use energy-efficient home appliances
When shopping for home appliances, look for ones that are energy efficient.
This is easy. Look for a 5-star BEE rating, where BEE stands for India’s Bureau of Energy Efficiency. If you’re buying American products, the “EnergyStar” label should suffice. Products from other countries will have an equivalent label, which you might have to learn online. You can also research the types of appliances that are more energy-efficient. For example, induction stoves, even though they tend to be more expensive than gas or electric stoves, can save more on your electricity bills. The other thing in your control is operation. So, choose the power management and sleep modes for appliances that have them, like your laptops and tablets.
Tip 6: Turn off lights and electronics when not in use
Last but not least, the most obvious way to save energy is to turn off your electrical switches when your appliances are not in use. This is not as easy as it sounds, because most of us have our attention on other work, chores, and appointments, we tend to forget that our fans, laptops, and televisions are running or on standby. Before you leave the house for work, check for any rogue “on” switch.
In conclusion, these are our top 6 energy-saving tips for your home or office.
By following these tips and using our range of electrical accessories, you can save energy, reduce your electricity bills, and do your part for the environment. We are a long-established electrical product manufacturing firm that offers a wide product range to help you save energy. Our modular switches, miniature circuit breakers, and electrical accessories are designed to save energy like it’s a religion!
