THE ENERGIZERS
Hello World!
We are the 8th graders of Smt. Sulochanadevi Singhania School.
In case you're wondering where this is , it's in Mumbai , India.
We are the 8th graders of Smt. Sulochanadevi Singhania School.
In case you're wondering where this is , it's in Mumbai , India.
We the Energizers have taken the pledge to save energy at home. We hope that you support us by spreading our simple solutions and ideals on saving energy at home!
Why are we doing this?
We notice that in many well-settled homes across India , people are using electricity to turn on the Air Conditioner even in winter , leave the Television on even when they don't need it and just over-use ELECTRICITY at their disposal the way they want !
So we decided to make people aware that they have to save energy as much as possible , for there are places on Earth where people don't get electricity to even light their homes.
So let's work together in spreading our message to the entire world !
10 Ways To Effectively Save Energy At Home:-
1. Wear the right clothes: Dress for the temperature. Layering clothes and wearing wool helps keep you warm in winter, and means you can turn your heater down.
2. Shut doors and close curtains: Heating or cooling the whole house can be expensive. Where possible, shut doors to areas you are not using and only heat or cool the rooms you spend the most time in.
Make sure your curtains or blinds seal your windows properly, and keep your curtains closed at night, and during the day when there is a heat-wave. Block draughts around doors and windows to stop air leaking out, or in.
3. Set your thermostat: In winter heating can account for over 30% of your bill. Set your thermostat between 18 and 20 degrees. Every degree above 20 can add 10% to your heating bill. In summer, set your thermostat to 26 degrees or above.
4. Turn heaters and coolers off when you don't need them: Turn off when you leave the room, or go to bed. With some ducted heating systems you can turn off the heating in the rooms that are unoccupied. Make sure all your heating or cooling is turned off when you leave the house.
5. Wash clothes using cold water: You can save around $115 per year by washing clothes in cold water. You can also save by making sure you select the shortest appropriate washing cycle and waiting until you have a full load.
6. Run your fridge efficiently: Your fridge is always on, making it one of your most expensive appliances. Make sure the door seal is tight and free from gaps so cold air can't escape. An ideal fridge temperature is 4 or 5 degrees and an ideal freezer temperature is minus 15 to minus 18 degrees Celsius. If you have a second fridge or freezer, only turn it on when you need it.
7. Insulate your roof: An insulated ceiling makes a big difference to your energy bills. If you already have insulation installed, check that it is properly installed and has the right rating (measured in 'R-value'). In Victoria, insulation rated R3.5 or higher should be used for ceilings.
8. Stop standby power waste: Did you know your phone charger is still using energy even when your phone is not attached? Up to 10% of your electricity could be used by gadgets and appliances that are on standby.
A standby power controller will automatically reduce standby time and switch appliances off when not in use. You may be eligible for a discounted standby power controller. See Energy Saver Incentive.
9. Save energy in the kitchen: Thaw frozen food in your fridge to reduce cooking time. When you are cooking, use the microwave when you can – it uses much less energy than an electric oven. If you use the stove, keep lids on your pots to reduce cooking time. Use the economy cycle on your dishwasher and only run it when it's full.
About our homes:
We stay in homes which use 5 star appliances which use less electricity compared to other electrical appliances.
The south facade of our house faces the glazing sun because of which the walls and floor are able to store more energy.
We have "Passive Solar Features"
We have our houses insulated well to prevent more loss of heat and our ventilation is also good for fresh air.
our windows have a special coating to prevent heat loss which is very essential.
We have well fitted curtains that help to retain heat.
We have a proper solar heating feature .
We use energy efficient appliances which include light emitting diode bulbs in place of compact fluorescent bulbs which cost more and use more energy.
Methods Used:
1. A well insulated home with good ventilation.
2. Specially coated windows and well fitted curtains.
3. Energy efficient appliances.
4. Passive solar features.
With Family.....
I tried all the mentioned ways with my family and it was a great time. For me it was impossible to sleep with an A.C temperature below 26 degrees but cooperation played its role. I always thought I had a good dressing sense but after knowing I was not at all contributing to saving energy I started mending the way I dressed. I started closing doors. This taught us all something great which I think should be spread worldwide to create an awareness .
"Imagination is more important than
knowledge, for knowledge is limited ,
whereas imagination embraces the
entire world- stimulating progress,
giving birth to evolution." - Albert Einstein
To make sure we have plenty of energy in the future, its all up to us to use energy wisely.
We must all conserve energy and use it efficiently.
One of you reading this might be another Albert Einstein or Marie Curie and find something new. Until then its all up to us.
The future is ours but we need energy to get there.