Earth Day 2014, which came on April 22, is the 44th birthday of a modern ecological movement, which is called to draw a person’s attention to the fragility and vulnerability of the environment on planet Earth. This applies to all areas of life and activity of society, including construction. Moreover, if earlier the environmental component was not so important, today it is almost in the first place. Choosing in favor of ecology and energy efficiency is not only fashionable or useful for planet and health, but also economically beneficial. Therefore, large enterprises hire firms like VNEDrenie LLC. SU), which help to apply comprehensive solutions using innovative construction and engineering technologies to achieve the maximum efficiency of using all resources and get the best results. But for individuals, energy efficiency is also available and important. In this article, we will tell you what small and light steps you can take to reduce the carbon rally of your home and save your budget on this all year round. You will not only reduce utility bills, but also help the planet.
1. Set your TV
Although today’s TV models use much less energy than earlier models, you can further increase your savings. In the TV settings, select the screen parameters and replace them with a “home” or “standard” mode. You do not need excess brightness, and it burns up to 20% more energy.
2. Change the computer settings
A typical desktop computer and monitor operate 24 hours 7 days a week. Someone turns off the equipment at night, someone puts it into sleep mode, but many are really used to just keeping it constantly turned on. Adjust the parameters on the control panel to turn off the display after 15 minutes of the inaction of the computer and turn off the computer after 30 minutes of inaction. Be sure to install the screen, not a screensaver. The screensaver consumes even more energy.
4. Replace the lamps
Replace old, ineffective lamps with new energy -saving options. High -quality LED lamps are a good investment.
5. Make sure your gaming consoles do not eat energy while allegedly disconnected
Many families have a video game console at home, which reduces energy consumption in standby mode, but the prefixes can also consume about the same amount of electricity in standby mode as the refrigerator, if you turn on the TV. In other words, if you have game consoles, disconnect them from the network. The new Xbox One and PS4 have a function of automatic power outlet after a downtime, although even they remain connected to the Internet, which also requires energy.
6. Heat the water a little less
If you use a water heater, reduce the level of water heating. You do not have to use absolute boiling water, and lowering the degree to an acceptable state, saves money. Moreover, keep in mind that water heaters are quite active energy denser.
7. Buy a programmable thermostat
Before running air conditioning or heaters in round -the -clock mode, install the thermostat for yourself. It will allow you not only to maintain specified temperature parameters, but also adapt to your schedule. You can turn on heating or cooling half an hour before home arrive.