SOME OF THE BEST WAYS TO SAVE ENERGY THROUGH MODERN GADGETS
1.STARTING WITH THE MOST COMMON USED GADGETS (I.E MOBILES,LAPTOPS...)
When not using the computer, press the Ecobutton and it goes into a low-power mode – to be started up again on your return.
Plug this energy-saving device into your computer with the provided USB connector. The illuminated button acts as a prompt to save electricity.
The manufacturer believes you can save £50(approx. rs.4025) a year.
FOR WHO DON'T WANT TO SPEND MONEY
Instead of spending £13 on an Ecobutton - learn which function key on your keyboard does the same thing. In my case its the F3 key and is marked Zz. Once it has shut down depressing the power key starts it up again without it having to go through the full start-up procedure.
TOTAL COST OF INSULATING THE HOUSE WILL COST YOU
FOR 200 SQUARE FEET =RS.9100 APPROX.(LOW)
RS.13500 APPROX.(HIGH)
BUT WE CAN SAVE APPROX. RS.800-RS.1000(PER MONTH)
2.Insulate the ceiling/ roof
A ceiling and good roof insulation can keep the home 5 degrees (Celsius) warmer in winter, and 10 degrees cooler in summer. More comfortable indoor temperatures mean less need for electrical heating and cooling, with savings of about 75% for adding both a ceiling and insulation, or 25% for just adding insulation (if there is already a ceiling). Insulating other parts of the house also helps (e.g. stopping heat loss through windows or under doors), but the highest savings are from roof insulation.TOTAL COST OF INSULATING THE HOUSE WILL COST YOU
FOR 200 SQUARE FEET =RS.9100 APPROX.(LOW)
RS.13500 APPROX.(HIGH)
BUT WE CAN SAVE APPROX. RS.800-RS.1000(PER MONTH)
3.Install efficient lighting(L.E.D'S)
Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) use 75% less power than old incandescent bulbs, and last much longer. Note that CFLs contain small amounts of harmful chemicals, so please dispose of them safely. New ‘light-emitting diodes’, or LEDs, are even more efficient than CFLs, and last 130 times longer than CFL bulbs. They have limited applications in homes at this stage, but are ideal replacements for halogen down-lighting. They save the most, and although they may be currently expensive the cost is coming down as the technology develops. Of course, switching off lights in unoccupied rooms is also an obvious way to save.4.Smart Power Strips to Cut Down On Power
If there's one thing that we hate, it's wasting power with vampire transformer sucking in electricity even if devices aren't plugged in. There's just a lot of wasted energy, which can be saved if you find a solution to managing your power cords effectively. Here are a few solutions to cut down on those power-sucking cords.
One of the simplest ways to do so is to simply unplug your power strip each and every time the devices aren't in use. This can become problematic if they aren't easily reachable. Most power strips are tucked away underneath desks, or when used in a cable management system, barely accessible. We've come up with two new ways of cutting down on your power levels. One is cheap while the other one is expensive. However, the more expensive one comes with quite a few perks, making it a good buy if this is what you are looking for.
Woods Industry 6 Outlet Power Strip
We like this foot controlled power-strip, which lets you simply turn off the power when you get up by using your foot. It's a very smart and simply idea. A simple tap of the foot and it's off. [via Lifehacker]
We like this foot controlled power-strip, which lets you simply turn off the power when you get up by using your foot. It's a very smart and simply idea. A simple tap of the foot and it's off. [via Lifehacker]
Monster Energy Efficient Power Strips
This rather big power strip from Monster is an updated version which features GreenPower, to cut down on stand-by energy waste, and RF remote controlled outlets, which can be easily turned off with the remote. This is the HDP 1400Gand it will save quite a bit of power thanks to its cool features. This one is designed for your home theater system in mind. All of the devices still consume power while they are plugged in. Naturally, this also comes with smart surge protection, which will unplug the power when it reaches unsafe levels. It even sounds an alarm when this happens.Now that demonstrates how confident Monster is in their product.
This rather big power strip from Monster is an updated version which features GreenPower, to cut down on stand-by energy waste, and RF remote controlled outlets, which can be easily turned off with the remote. This is the HDP 1400Gand it will save quite a bit of power thanks to its cool features. This one is designed for your home theater system in mind. All of the devices still consume power while they are plugged in. Naturally, this also comes with smart surge protection, which will unplug the power when it reaches unsafe levels. It even sounds an alarm when this happens.Now that demonstrates how confident Monster is in their product.
All these features don't come cheap. We really like the warranty. A lot of people have lost something to power surges. It's kind of amazing that by plugging your devices into this thing, you get Monster's guarantee on all of them.
