17. Use solar energy for producing electricity (Photovoltaics)

Another way of using solar energy is to produce electricity. The system is called photovoltaic system and it uses solar cells or photovoltaic arrays to produce electricity from the sun light. Solar cells could be placed on the roof or near the house. The power of solar cells is measured by W/sqm (Watts per square meter). Photovoltaics or generally “electricity from the sun” is sometimes called as the power of future. If you use clean solar energy, you don’t need to burn fossil fuels any more and that means no more pollution.

Impact: reduce pollution, save money, reduce electricity consumption

16. Use solar energy for water heating

If your geographic position has a lot of sunny days then you should use solar collectors to extract the energy from the sun and to transform this energy into hot water stored in water heaters – boilers. You can place collectors on the roof or near the house, maybe on garage or somewhere else. There are many different types of collectors available and a lot of experience with installing the solar system also. If you use clean solar energy, you don’t need to burn fossil fuels any more and that means no more pollution.

Impact: reduce pollution, save money, reduce electricity consumption

14. Adjust air condition device in summer according to outer temperature

If outer temperature is 28 degrees Celsius in summer, you should adjust inner temperature on air condition device to no less than 24 degrees Celsius. It is not recommended to have more than 4 degrees Celsius difference between inner and outer temperature.

Impact: reduce electricity consumption, save money, reduce pollution

10. Ventilating rooms through windows

Using air conditioning devices for cooling air in rooms could be expensive and polluting. Air conditioning devices use a lot of energy and therefore they indirectly produce CO2 and other pollution (in power plants where electricity is produced). If it is possible try to cool down and ventilate rooms through windows in the evening or in the morning when outside air is cooler and fresh.
Impact: reduce electricity consumption, save money, reduce pollution

9. Use A or A+ household appliances

I think the title of this post tells you all. If you are using old household appliances (e.g. refrigerator, washing machine, dishwasher…) do consider buying new ones with energy sign A or A+. Old machines (5 or more years old) have no energy sign at all or have energy sign C or D … those machines are bad machines swallowing energy with big spoon. Important: Don’t throw old machines anywhere!!

Impact: reduce electricity consumption, reduce energy bill, and reduce pollution

8. Is you water overheated?

Check water heater temperature. In normal conditions and for normal use it is enough to warm up water in a water heater up to 50 – 60 degrees Celsius. It is also recommended to heat water up to 70 – 80 degrees Celsius from time to time, but these temperatures are too high and should not be used on a daily basis.

Impact: reduce electricity (energy) consumption, prevent burning your self

6. Avoid sudden car stops or accelerations

Always observe cars in front of your car and try to foresee situations that could happen. If you do so, you will be able to drive your car without sudden stops or accelerations. Sudden stops and accelerations use much more fuel than driving moderate. Now you know why fuel consumption is so high when you are in town and totally nervous – full throttle, full brake.

Impact: reduce fuel consumption, reduce pollution in the city

4. Use pot lid when cooking

Energy for cooking comes mostly directly from fossil fuels (gas) or from electricity, that could also be generated from fossil fuels (coal power plant). If using pot lids when cooking, you will use less energy.
Impact: reduce energy consumption, reduce pollution, and reduce household bills for energy

3. Use energy saving lamp in your house and office

Instead of classic lamp, which is not efficient in transforming electricity to light, use energy saving lamp (light, bulb). Energy saving light uses up to 5 times less electricity for the same lighting power and it definitely lasts longer. Buy one and try it now. Impact: reduce electricity costs, reduce pollution.

1. Switching lights off in your house and office

After leaving the room, turn off the lights, especially if you will not need the light next 5, 10 minutes or more. Impact: reduce electricity bill, reduce pollution