WAYS TO CONSERVE ELECTRICITY Turn off the lights when you leave the room. Unplug electrical appliances when you are not using them Do not set freezing temperatures lower than necessary; it wastes as much electricity as excessive heat. Do not open your refrigerator door needlessly. By getting into the habit of removing and replacing several articles at once, you will reduce the loss of cold air Ensure that pots and pans completely cover the stove plates. Take advantage of the heat sensing control for stove plates. It allows the stove plate to cut of the electricity supply occasionally while still cooking. It does not affect the food, only your bill. Use a pressure cooker to conserve energy when cooking foods that take a long time, such as pot roasts, stews and steamed puddings. Defrost your food in the refrigerator instead of the microwave oven: it is more economical. Use lampshades with a white liner. Liners should be sufficiently dense to hide the bulb but should transmit soft, even light. Use low energy lamps for exterior lighting. For more tips on saving electricity kindly visit: eskom.co.za
Posted on: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 12:04:29 +0000