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Electricity tips
From TipThePlanet
- Guide to electricity usage of items in the home.
- Don't leave devices on standby
- Use a microwave rather than an electric oven
- Get the Standby Plug, an electrical device that will automatically turn off an appliance that is in standby mode.
- Only charging your phone for as long as it needs
- Shift energy-intensive tasks such as laundry and dish washing to off-peak energy demand hours to increase electricity reliability during heat waves; do full loads when you run washers, dryers, and dishwashers
- Use rechargeable batteries instead of disposable ones - they'll save you money in the long term. You can buy solar powered rechargers if you want to reduce your environmental impact even further - Friends of the Earth Why not get some right now?
- Only fill the kettle as full as you need to - it takes a lot of energy to heat water. If you buy a new kettle, buy one that shows you how much water is inside, and preferably has a minimum level of 1 cup (unless you have a big family!). Dont worry! Make this easy for yourself get your self a really really clever kettle that will boil the amount you want at a touch of a button.
- When cooking, put lids on saucepans - the contents will heat up much quicker, and you'll be saving energy too.
- Measure it!! Sounds daft but studies have shown that when people can see what they are using they start using a whole lot less. Also see Offog and BBC Article
- Switch to green energy
- Find out about distributive power
See also Energy consumption in the home
