dave this has become a big topic...like load shedding.
why not start a thread for this and people can input thoughts and ideas
ways to t save not only electricity but energy.
examples:
most common one lately is to switch off tv...PC or electrionic devices.
motion sensors for lighting
especially in huge parking lots where i have heard lots of people complaining about shopping centres which leave huge amounts of lighting burning all night
reducing light levels for example in a conference room if you only need 100 lux dim them to the correct level...and fit motion sensors so when nobody is in the room the light will auto matically switch off.
another place i found this an issue is in large commercial and office blocks...you go into the changeroom/toilet they have like 20 lights at about 500 lux so you can have a widdle...mate its not that small that i need to find it
a/c unit pumping all day long in office blocks and shops with no air curtains so the cold air just pumps out the front door...windows left open
only running your pool pump and other non essential items during off peak periods
after boiling the kettle put the water in a flask to keep it hot for later use.
all those little things which where requested during load shedding and more
it just goes on and on.
the most important thing about energy saving is you need to commit so that it becomes a lfe style like going to gym every second day eating the correct food etc
lets hear your views.
and like anything there are all the energy saving experts out there who promise to fit devises to save you millions like power factor correction units domestic ones now nogal...beware...makes sure you understand what you are fitting otherwise it becomes like the exercise bike or the tread mill standing in the garage or up for sale at cash convertors for less than a 10 th of the price you paid for it.
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