Jeanette's Energy Conservation Tips
Commercial Buildings
* Reduce lighting levels in foyers,
stairwells and corridors.
* Turn lights off when leaving
building, turn on again when cleaners arrive.
* If
people are wearing shirtsleeves, reduce heating levels until
it is comfortable in a jacket.
* Investigate whether
heating is turned on too early before work.
* Ensure all
computers are turned off when users leave for the
day.
* Parliamentary buildings should lead the
way!
Industry
* Solutions are more site-specific but include some of the above, plus ensuring motors are not left running when not needed.
Local Government
* Same as
commercial buildings, plus
* Checking maintenance on
all water and sewage pumps.
* Turning off every second
street light in areas where pedestrians are not at
risk.
Households
* Don't leave hot water tap running or
dripping.
* Turn lights and heaters off when leaving
room.
* Turn home computer off when not using for
several hours.
* Keep lid on jug and pans when
cooking.
* Do wash clothes in cold water.
* Turn TV
off at wall, not just at set.
* Use draught stoppers on
doors and keep doors shut in rooms you are
heating.
* Dry washing in the sun when you
can.
* Save dishes and clothes wash until you have
enough for a full load.
None of this is new, none of it is rocket science. There is no single magic bullet. But all these measures together will bring the lakes up and the prices down, and reduce the chance of blackouts later in the year.
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