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Press Release
How to Keep Ones Electricity Bills in Check
Global
Warming cause of increasing temperatures effects visible in
In
June,
Experts
analyse reasons for increased bills
this summer
Reasons for increased electricity
bills include (i) Removal of 10% subsidy; (ii) Excessive and long use of ACs,
(iii)Use of ACs at 18 Degrees, vis-ΰ-vis 25 last year
Simple
power saving tips can bring about a considerable reduction in electricity bills
Global Warming,
the global bugbear that is giving sleepless nights to Scientists and
Governments, the world over, is increasingly making its presence felt in
The
unprecedented heat wave sweeping across North India this summer saw
A few of
The 10 percent subsidy
technically came to an end on May 31st. All bills from billing date of June 1
onwards are higher to that extent.
Excessive use of ACs
and Refrigerators in the wake of the unprecedented heat wave. So much was the
heat that the built in thermostats, hardly triggered
Last summers, people who
were accustomed to use their ACs at 25 Degree, started using their AC at 18
Degrees
Duration of AC usage increased from
about 4 hours/day last year to about 12 this year
But here are a
carefully researched power saving tips, which can help you save a considerable
amount of money
Lighting System
Turn off lights and fans when not in
use.
As far as possible use task lighting
which focuses light where it is needed.
Clean tube lights and
bulbs regularly as dirty ones can waste upto 50% of the light through
absorption.
Replace the ordinary
lamps with energy efficient CFLs which use 80% less energy. By switching to
CFLs, you can save between Rs 321-Rs 525 per CFL/Year
Switch Off
Avoid keeping electronic
appliances TV, AC, DVD Player, and Music System in the Stand-By mode. When not
in use, always switch them off from the main switch. Gadgets switched-ff from
the remote control, continue to consume electricity. A survey has shown that
Room ACs
You can reduce energy use by as much
as 40% by shading the windows and the walls with plans
Set the AC thermostat at 25 degree C
to provide the most comfort at the least cost.
Keep the doors of the air-conditioned
room closed as far as possible.
Clean the Ac filter every month.
Set a higher cut-off temperature for
your air-conditioner when not required.
Refrigerator
Make sure the refrigerator is placed
away from any heat source including direct sunlight.
Allow enough space
around the refrigerator for continuous airflow. If the heat cannot escape, the
cooling system will have to work harder and use more energy.
Defrost the freezer compartment
regularly for a manual defrost refrigerator.
Do not keep your refrigerator door
open for too long.
Periodically check the check the
condition of the door gasket.
Inverter/Generator/Geysers
Install a Total
Isolation Relay for invertors/generators/geysers to prevent your electricity
meter from running during a power cut.
Install Thermostat fitted geysers.
Get your geyser serviced every year.
Microwaves
One can save 50% on cooking energy
costs by using a microwave oven instead of a regular oven.
Place larger and thicker
items towards the outside edge as microwaves cook from the outer to the center
of the dish.
Computers
Turn off the computer when not in
use.
The monitor uses more than half of
the energy consumed. Turn it off even if you have to
leave the computer on.
Screen savers do not
save energy. Start ups and shutdowns do not use any extra energy and nor do
they harm the components, so hutting down computers when not in use actually reduces
system wear and tear and also saves energy.
BSES, Delhis premier power distribution
company, is committed to ensuring quality and reliable electricity supply to
all its consumers.
For further information please contact:
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