Today, very few people can turn a blind eye to the state of the earth, of our environment, and say they don’t care. People in offices can do a great deal in saving the environment without stepping out of their homes or offices and all through a very simple thing - saving on electricity bills!
2. Introduction
• Today, very few people can turn a blind eye to the state of the earth, of our
environment, and say they don’t care.
• The effects of global warming can be felt by people even in the coldest of
climates. It is not something that is merely discussed on television anymore, but
something that is experienced by all.
• While not everyone can take time off from their work, family, and other
commitments to devote their lives exclusively to saving the environment, the fact
is that there is a lot that the average householder can do even without stepping
out of their homes!
• In fact, not just homes, even people in offices too can do a great deal in saving
the environment and all through a very simple thing - saving on electricity bills!
3. How Saving Electricity Can Help Save the Environment
• Since the majority of electricity in the world today is still generated from natural
gas, oil, coals, which are found in the earth, requiring a great deal of drilling or
mining to be made available to the energy sector, saving on electricity goes a
great deal in reducing the impact of our energy consumption on the earth.
• These processes require not just exhaustive mining and drilling works, which are
by itself damaging to the earth, they also require a great deal of transportation,
which requires the burning of gasoline, which in turn contributes to the
generation of gases such as methane and carbon dioxide, which increase global
warming by trapping heat inside the earth.
• If every single person did their best to save on electricity, the amount of
electricity consumed would drastically reduce, which in turn would lead to lesser
reliance on fossil fuels for generation of electricity. This by itself would help in
reducing global warming considerably.
4. Advantages Of Saving Electricity
• Apart from the benefits to the environment, there are also other benefits to
saving electricity.
• The first one that directly benefits everyone is the savings in energy or utility bills.
The amount of money you can save by saving electricity every month can even go
into a saving fund for your children or used for other things that bring you much
joy.
• When you save electricity, such as by switching off your television for an hour a
day, you also get other benefits such as increased bonding and communication
with your family members or more time to socialize with your friends. You will
also find that you have more time to spend on your hobbies which you may have
neglected for years. You could also find yourself taking the time to go outdoors
and enjoy the beauty of nature or even just go for a walk or hit the gym instead,
all of which have direct benefits on your physical and mental health.
5. How Can You Save Electricity?
• There are a lot of ways in which you can save electricity. The most important one
would be to ensure that the electrical systems and wiring in your home is in
order.
• This can be done by enlisting the services of electricians. This by itself will ensure
that you utilize electricity much more efficiently. Here are a few more ways in
which you can reduce your energy bills substantially:
- Switch off all appliances when not in use at the wall plug itself as not doing
so can still result in electricity being drawn into them (examples are your TV
set, WiFi router, cell phone charger,laptops, etc.).
- Energy efficient lighting, such as CFLs, use up to 75% less energy than
others. Even more energy efficient and long lasting than CFLs are LED
bulbs, which more than make up for their cost by saving you money in your
6. How Can You Save Electricity?
- electricity bills.
- Insulate your roof or ceiling to ensure that your home is warmer in winter
and cooler in summer. This way, you don’t have to use your air conditioner
or heater that much.
- Install solar water heaters which not only save on money but also get you
tax rebates.
- Insulate your geyser and water pipes using a geyser blanket, can be
installed by electrical contractors.
- Install a showerhead that saves on water while also giving you the best
shower!
7. How Can You Save Electricity?
- Those with swimming pools can consider reducing the operating hours of
the cleaning system to 6 hours a day, using a pool cover when it is not in
use, and cleaning of the filters on a regular basis.
• Saving on electricity is a win-win situation for both the homeowner as well as the
environment. You see the benefits in your electricity bills while knowing that you
are doing your bit for the environment too!
8. Conclusion
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