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can anyone suggest me some cocepts for power conservation?

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1. Hi I hope this helps :) Incandescent lights should always be turned off when not in use. Fluorescent lights work optimally when they are not turned off repeatedly, so only turn off when you plan to be away for 30 minutes or more. When day lighting is adequate. Leave minimal lighting on during non-business hours or when you are away from your home as necessary for safety; otherwise, shut off all lighting. Use the right amount of light: Consider three-way lamps and dimming switches. This will make it easier to keep lighting levels low when brighter lights are not necessary. Use one large wattage lamp rather than two small ones. Example: use one 100 watt rather than two 60 watts light bulbs. o Use task lighting (table and desktop lamps) instead of room lighting. Keep light fixtures, shades and bulbs clean! Air Conditioning Tips: When you are away from home or work set the thermostat to 85°.When home, set to 76°-78°, health permitting. Turn off central air conditioning 30 minutes before you plan to leave your home or office. The building will maintain a cool temperature for that time. * Consider using ceiling or portable fans to circulate and cool the air. * Choose air conditioning units with thermostat controls and programmable timers. * Open windows and shades during the evening when it's cooler. Use blinds, shades, and awnings to keep the heat out. * Turn off lights, TVs and computers when they are not being used. They make air conditioning work harder! * Do not place lamps or TV sets near your air conditioning thermostat. * Close off unoccupied rooms and shut their air conditioning vents; turn off room air conditioners in unoccupied rooms. * Clean or replace air conditioner filters regularly. * Keep outside air conditioning units free from leaves that may clog vents. * Insulate the attic, outside walls, floors, and ducts. Seal cracks with caulking and weather strip around windows and doors. * Consider installing a solar powered fan in the attic for adequate ventilation. * Consider purchasing an ENERGY STAR® air conditioning unit. Cooking Tips: * Use microwaves to defrost, cook, and re-heat food instead of an oven. * Don't block microwave vents. * Turn off coffee machines when not in use and use small appliances for small tasks, such as a toaster instead of an oven. * Make sure the seals in the oven fit properly. * Keep lids on pots when cooking. While baking, do not open the oven; consider using the light instead. * Keep microwaves and ovens clean and well maintained to work most efficiently. Dishwashing Tips: * Only run dishwashers when they are full and use the economy cycle for everyday washing. * Instead of using the drying cycle, stop the dishwasher, open the door and let dishes dry naturally. It takes more energy to dry dishes than to wash them. * Use cold water to rinse dishes before loading them into the dishwasher. * Wash dishes in the sink where possible. Laundry Tips: * Use a clothesline instead of a dryer when possible. * Only run the clothes washer and dryer when fully loaded. * When possible, use cold water to wash clothes. * Clean the clothes dryer filter after each load. * Spin clothes thoroughly before drying. * Do not over-dry clothes; use minimum amount of time necessary to dry them. * Dry lighter items together and heavy items together. * Consider purchasing ENERGY STAR® washing machines. Heating Tips: * Turn down the thermostat. Wear warm clothing and set the thermostat to 68° or lower during the day and evening, health permitting. * Put extra blankets on the bed. * Roll up towels and put them at the bottom of doors to stop drafts. * On sunny days, keep the shades, blinds and drapes open. At night, close curtains, draperies and blinds to keep the heat in. * Close closet doors and doors to unused rooms. * Use reversible ceiling fans to push warm air downwards and keep rooms warmer. * Make sure your home is properly insulated and seal cracks with caulking. * Consider installing ENERGY STAR® windows. * Switch off heating when you are out of the house. * Keep heating registers and air vents clear of obstacles and make sure you clean or replace furnace filters regularly. * Keep outside heating units free from leav
2. Start with the lights in your home. Switch to Compact Florescent Bubs. They are rated for about two years, put out the same amount of light, but use about a quarter of the electricity. Also make sure that the lights are off if you are not using them. Next, check all your doors and windows for a proper seal. Easy way to do this is to close up your home so it is dark, and check for sunlight coming in. If you see bright spots, then you need to seal that up. Your local home improvement store (the Orange one perhaps) should be able to help you with some good suggestions. Check the appliances you have and make sure that they are energy star compliant. Keep your TV off when you are not at home, or if you are not watching it. Use a radio for background noise if you need some. Watch your water usage. Hot water can take up power, so don't let the shower run for five minutes before you get in, watch the taps and don't let them run unattended. Turn your AC up three degrees, and use small fans to move the cool air around your home. In the Winter, wear a sweater and keep the heat down in the 60s where you are comfortable. Last thing, if you have an attic, look at adding an additional layer of insulation up there. It will save on heating cooling costs, and it may make you eligible for some tax credits.
3. Mo24 blew it out of the water so I'll go generic. Use less power. Okay so that is obvious. Being a bit more specific but still being general you can use less power by turning off powered devices when not in use, having more energy efficient devices, scaling back your lifestyle and getting things done during sunlight hours.
4. Hi I hope this helps :) Incandescent lights should always be turned off when not in use. Fluorescent lights work optimally when they are not turned off repeatedly, so only turn off when you plan to be away for 30 minutes or more. When day lighting is adequate. Leave minimal lighting on during non-business hours or when you are away from your home as necessary for safety; otherwise, shut off all lighting. Use the right amount of light: Consider three-way lamps and dimming switches. This will make it easier to keep lighting levels low when brighter lights are not necessary. Use one large wattage lamp rather than two small ones. Example: use one 100 watt rather than two 60 watts light bulbs. o Use task lighting (table and desktop lamps) instead of room lighting. Keep light fixtures, shades and bulbs clean! Air Conditioning Tips: When you are away from home or work set the thermostat to 85°.When home, set to 76°-78°, health permitting. Turn off central air conditioning 30 minutes before you plan to leave your home or office. The building will maintain a cool temperature for that time. * Consider using ceiling or portable fans to circulate and cool the air. * Choose air conditioning units with thermostat controls and programmable timers. * Open windows and shades during the evening when it's cooler. Use blinds, shades, and awnings to keep the heat out. * Turn off lights, TVs and computers when they are not being used. They make air conditioning work harder! * Do not place lamps or TV sets near your air conditioning thermostat. * Close off unoccupied rooms and shut their air conditioning vents; turn off room air conditioners in unoccupied rooms. * Clean or replace air conditioner filters regularly. * Keep outside air conditioning units free from leaves that may clog vents. * Insulate the attic, outside walls, floors, and ducts. Seal cracks with caulking and weather strip around windows and doors. * Consider installing a solar powered fan in the attic for adequate ventilation. * Consider purchasing an ENERGY STAR® air conditioning unit. Cooking Tips: * Use microwaves to defrost, cook, and re-heat food instead of an oven. * Don't block microwave vents. * Turn off coffee machines when not in use and use small appliances for small tasks, such as a toaster instead of an oven. * Make sure the seals in the oven fit properly. * Keep lids on pots when cooking. While baking, do not open the oven; consider using the light instead. * Keep microwaves and ovens clean and well maintained to work most efficiently. Dishwashing Tips: * Only run dishwashers when they are full and use the economy cycle for everyday washing. * Instead of using the drying cycle, stop the dishwasher, open the door and let dishes dry naturally. It takes more energy to dry dishes than to wash them. * Use cold water to rinse dishes before loading them into the dishwasher. * Wash dishes in the sink where possible. Laundry Tips: * Use a clothesline instead of a dryer when possible. * Only run the clothes washer and dryer when fully loaded. * When possible, use cold water to wash clothes. * Clean the clothes dryer filter after each load. * Spin clothes thoroughly before drying. * Do not over-dry clothes; use minimum amount of time necessary to dry them. * Dry lighter items together and heavy items together. * Consider purchasing ENERGY STAR® washing machines. Heating Tips: * Turn down the thermostat. Wear warm clothing and set the thermostat to 68° or lower during the day and evening, health permitting. * Put extra blankets on the bed. * Roll up towels and put them at the bottom of doors to stop drafts. * On sunny days, keep the shades, blinds and drapes open. At night, close curtains, draperies and blinds to keep the heat in. * Close closet doors and doors to unused rooms. * Use reversible ceiling fans to push warm air downwards and keep rooms warmer. * Make sure your home is properly insulated and seal cracks with caulking. * Consider installing ENERGY STAR® windows. * Switch off heating when you are out of the house. * Keep heating registers and air vents clear of obstacles and make sure you clean or replace furnace filters regularly. *
5. turn off light when it is not in use save light by turning off gyser and other appliances when not in use
6. Switch of your light when you go out . After your work on computer close it .
7. A really good and easy thing to do is us compact flourecent lightbulbs. They use much less energy than normal lights, they don't get as hot, and they last much longer. Also using a laptop computer takes less than half the energy of a desktop computer.
8. 1)Switch to Compact Florescent Bubs. They are rated for about two years, put out the same amount of light, but use about a quarter of the electricity. Also make sure that the lights are off if you are not using them. 2)Check all your doors and windows for a proper seal. Easy way to do this is to close up your home so it is dark, and check for sunlight coming in. If you see bright spots, then you need to seal that up. Your local home improvement store (the Orange one perhaps) should be able to help you with some good suggestions. 3)Check the appliances you have and make sure that they are energy star compliant. Keep your TV off when you are not at home, or if you are not watching it. Use a radio for background noise if you need some. 4)Watch your water usage. Hot water can take up power, so don't let the shower run for five minutes before you get in, watch the taps and don't let them run unattended. 5)Turn your AC up three degrees, and use small fans to move the cool air around your home. In the Winter, wear a sweater and keep the heat down in the 60s where you are comfortable.
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