Renewable Power

How difficult is it really to save 10% on electricity?

Facts about cost of electricity

* A dripping tap cost approximately $45pj

* A geyser uses about 30% of total electricity in a household

* Keeping a room at a constant 30degrees celcius costs less than heating it from 11-18 degrees.

 * You lose about 40percent of heat if your roof is not insulated.

* Appliances on so-called “standbye” still use power.When in standbye mode, it still uses approximately half the power than normal operating mode.

* For “green” awareness, a solar heater reduces carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 2 tons/year or an average household.Now look how easy and cheap this installation really is if you click on the link further down in the article.

 * Ordinary incandescent lights produce heat while the light it sheds is only a by-product. —just feel how hot a globe of this nature gets. How to save on electricity

 * Insulate geyser and water pipes.

* Set geyser thermostat to 60 degrees as this is more than an adequate temperature for shower or a bath. * A shower uses much less (hot) water than a bath.

 * Switch-off appliances when not in use

* Use energy-saving bulbs instead of normal incandescent bulbs.They don’t only save more than 20 percent in electricity , but also last about 12 times longer than their counterparts. * Open fridge doors only when necessary-therefore plan what ever you want to take out at one time.

* Keep room temperatures between 18-22 degrees. Rather dress in warmer clothes if you feel cold.

* When you leave the room, turn the lights off.

* Use of dimmer switches is a good idea. * Swimming pool pumps should run off-peak hours and running time reduced.

* Only boil amount of water required and boil in a kettle rather than on the stove. * Use less drying time for tumble dryer than you used to and make ample use of the sun to dry washing.

* Install ceiling insulation.

* Use thermostat heaters—if necessary

* Best warmer in winter is an electric blanket or hot water bottle.

* Only heat rooms in use and keep their doors closed.

* A good showerhead should take more than 12 seconds to fill a 2 liter jug. These tips will save you more than 10 percent on electricity if correctly applied.If you found them helpfull. go to THIS websitefor even better savings.