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Energy that we
use at our homes
and offices
comes at a cost.
The cost that is
paid by us, by
our nation and
by the
environment. As
an individual
one has to pay
the electricity
bills, as
government we
have to make
provision for
newer power
plants and in
this process of
creation of
power plants
damage is done
to the greenery
and to the
atmosphere,
which culminates
in to global
warming, which
is a matter of
serious concern
today.
In this process
of meeting the
energy needs the
environment has
suffered and is
still suffering.
We have to stay
on this earth
without
disturbing its
ecosystem. For
this we have to
be particular
about our energy
usage. Reduction
of energy usage
is therefore need of the
hour from
various
perspectives of
sustainable
living. |
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| 10 point actions we can take |
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Use Energy
Efficient
Appliances. |
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Use energy just as much necessary. |
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Use energy during off peak hours. |
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Switch off lights / fans partially during lunch. |
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Use A/C at 24o C and to switch it off in vacant spaces |
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Use solar water heaters and solar electricity. |
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Reduce electricity consumption by at least 10 % wherever possible. |
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You may award/motivate people to save energy. |
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Create awareness in your office, society about energy conservation. |
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Participate in Demand Side Management Programs. |
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