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CONSERVING ENERGY
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
SAVING ENERGY BY
CHANGING HABITS
AND LIFE STYLES
INDUSTRIAL SECTOR
TRANSPORT
SECTOR
POWER SECTOR
OTHER SECTORS
CONSERVING
ENERGY AT HOME
CONSERVING ENERGY
BY REDUCE, REUSE,
RECYCLE
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
CONSERVING ENERGY
BY USING
ALTERNATIVE
SOURCE OF ENERGY
PROPOSED IDEAS
WHAT GOVERNMENT
CAN DO?
INTRODUCTION
INDUSTRIAL SECTOR
Industry is the largest consumer of electricity in India. It can make
the largest contribution to energy conservation by using energy
saving equipments and adopting more efficient processes and
practices. Products are being re-designed to use less material or
substitute new materials which require less energy in their
manufacture than traditional materials. A greater attention is being
paid to a products life cycle.
Energy efficiency means not only efficiency in consumption of
energy, but also efficiency in its generation and distribution. In
thermal power plants and factories, cogeneration can be used as by
this we can get two useful forms of energy from the same source.
In India, at present, nearly three fourth of energy input is lost as
waste heat. This waste heat from coal-fired and other industrial
boilers which is in the form of high temperature steam could be used
to turn turbines to produce electricity.
An Industry is driven by profit motive. Manufacturers will make
investments in energy efficiency only if it helps to increase their
profit by reducing energy consumption. For many industries, the use
of innovative technologies stops or reduces pollution and lowers the
cost of complying with anti-pollution laws. It also reduces energy
consumption.
TRANSPORT SECTOR
POWER SECTOR
A concept that has assumed great importance in the
power sector is DEMAND SIDE MANAGEMENT (DSM).
In India, this faces acute shortage and also the
increasing demand for the more power, it is far better for
power companies to help their customers to reduce the
demands.
Pricing policy of the energy sector in India is not rational.
It costs much more to produce and supply the energy to
consumers than what is paid for it. If consumer pays
more realistic price, they would use commercial energy
more carefully.
A more rational energy pricing policy, combined with
incentives for efficient use and penalties on wasteful use
would encourage energy consumption.
OTHER SECTORS
CONSERVING ENERGY AT
HOME
We can do many things to conserve energy at our own house it self. We can replace the old light
bulbs with energy saving fluorescent bulbs. In comparison to incandescent light bulbs, CFLs have
a longer rated life and use less electricity. CFLs are typically guaranteed for 8000 hours whereas
incandescent bulbs typically last up to 500-2000 hours depending on exposure to voltage spikes
and mechanical shocks.
We should turn off lights and all electric devices that are not in use. Not only turn them off but try
to remember to unplug them. We should air dry our dishes. When washing in a dish washer, the
heat generated during the washing cycle is more than enough to dry your dishes. We should clean
or replace air filters regularly. This can vary according to the filter we are using. It is also important
that our air filter fits properly and air is moving through it and not around it.
We should close vents and doors in unused rooms. We should not cool or warm the areas that
people are not in. We should weather strip the doors and windows. Weather stripping is an
inexpensive alternative to replacing windows and will save our thousands of rupees. We should
wash the clothes in cold water. Cold water does clean, and many laundry soaps manufacturers
now offers soaps specifically made for washing clothes in cold water.
We should wash clothes in the morning or in evening when its cooler. Sounds silly to everyone
but the heat generated by the dryer will warm the house and in the summer months our air
conditioners will use more energy to cool our home.
The most important in these things is while shopping for new appliances we should invest in
energy star. Energy star appliances are not by any means cheap, the upfront cost will pay for itself
ten fold in the amount of energy we should be saving over the time.
When we choose our new car, we should be sure to check the miles per gallon to see how
efficient our car will be, this not only helps the environment but it saves our money on fuel too. If
we recycle more, we will be helping to conserve energy, put into making new versions of what we
have recycled, and this also reduces the burden on landfill site and incinerators which are not
good for the environment.
CONSERVING ENERGY BY
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE
The amount of waste generated by us can be reduced
by buying minimally packaged goods, choosing reusable
products over disposable ones, and recycling. If your car
has an air conditioner, make sure its coolant is
recovered and recycled whenever you have it serviced.
For every pound of waste you eliminate or recycle, you
save energy and reduce emission of carbon dioxide by
at least one pound. Cutting down your garbage by half of
one large trash bag per week saves at least 1100
pounds of carbon dioxide per year. Making products with
recycled materials, instead of from scratch with raw
materials uses 30-55 per cent less for paper products,
33 per cent less for glass, and a whopping 90 per cent
less for aluminiums.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
When you plan a major home improvement, consider some of the
energy saving investments. They save money in the long run, and
their carbon dioxide savings can often be measured in tons per year.
One can insulate walls and ceilings. This can save 20-30 per cent of
home heating bills and reduce our carbon dioxide emission by 1402100 pounds per year. If a person lives in a colder climate, consider
superinsulsating. That can save 5.5 tons of carbon dioxide per year
for gas heated homes, 8.8tons per year for oil heat, or 23 tons per
year for electric heat.
One can modernize his/her windows. Replacing all the ordinary
windows with argon filled, double-glazed windows save 2.4 tons of
carbon dioxide per year for homes with gas heat, 3.9 tons of oil heat,
and 9.8 tons of electric heat.
One can plant shade trees and can paint the house a light color if
he/she lives in a warm climate or a dark color if he/she lives in a cold
climate. Reduction in energy use resulting from shade trees and
appropriate painting can save up to 2.4 tons of carbon dioxide
emission per year.
CONSERVING ENERGY BY
USING ALTERNATIVE SOURCE
OF ENERGY
As we all know, Energy conservation is the
reduction of quantity of energy used. Energy
conservation supports the eco-friendly lifestyles
by providing energy which saves your money
and at the same time saves the earth. When you
decrease the amount of energy you use, you
automatically make efforts to reduce increasing
global warming. We can use many alternative
source of energies or non conventional source
of energy to conserve energy.
# SOLAR ENERGY
Amongst all forms of energy, solar energy has
the greatest potential. If only a small amount of
energy could be utilized, it would be one of the
most important supplies of energy. Solar energy
falling on the earth in an hour is almost equal to
the total energy used by the population of the
world in a year. India receives about 6000 billion
MW of solar energy per year. If only one per
cent of this energy could be more than 30-35
times Indias present population.
Solar energy can be used by different devices
for different purposes like:-
WIND ENERGY
The energy possessed by the wind is because of its high
speed. Wind energy is fast emerging as one of the most
cost effective source of power because it combines the
abundance of a natural source with modern technology.
Wind is used to run windmill, which in turn drives a
generator to produce power. Wind can also be used to
provide mechanical power, such as for pumping water.
The electricity produced by a single windmill is quite
small and cannot be used for commercial purposes. The
energy output from all the windmills is coupled together
to get electricity on large scale.
HYDEL ENERGY
Hydel energy is produced from the energy that is
released when water falls from a high level with
great force. Hence, dams are constructed to
store water which is released from the top of the
dam for generating hydroelectric power.
Hydroelectric scheme s has developed in
mysore, Maharashtra, Kashmir, Chennai, up.
and Punjab. Hydel energy can be used as power
for industry. It can also be used for the irrigation
purpose.
PROPOSED IDEAS
Using natural energy resources doesn't necessarily mean you will conserve
any energy Many little things can be done in an attempt to conserve energy
in the home. It is knowing how to do these little energy conservation
processes that many people do not know about, understand, or just don't
care. Another way relating to how we can conserve energy is to ensure
whenever we have finished using appliances that may have a light on them
(such as a standby light), we switch the appliance off, or unplug after use.
Little things can make a big difference in conserving energy around the
home, and this is especially true for dishwashers, washing machines and
dryers. Modern dishwashers have energy saving wash cycles, we strongly
advise the use of such features, washing machines can be set to lower
temperature washes, when used with the right washing powder, and a
dryer, well if you own a dryer, get rid of it and dry your washing naturally on
a washing line. Hybrid cars can make a difference to your carbon footprint,
and can help you save energy. No, they will not eliminate carbon emissions
from their exhausts, yet they will greatly reduce the amount of carbon you
pump into the air each year. The only reason you should need a 4x4 vehicle
is if you live in a rough terrain area, or constantly snowy area. When you
choose your next car, be sure to check the miles per gallon to see how
efficient your car will be, this not only helps the environment but it saves you
money on fuel too. When conserving energy, we can also look to our
heating methods, why not reduce your heating thermostat or radiators by
only 1 degree for a lengthy time, and compare your heating bill? If you
recycle more, you will be helping to conserve energy put into making new
versions of what you have recycled, and this also reduces the burden on
landfill sites and incinerators which are not good for the environment.
Set your thermostat a few degrees lower in the winter and a few degrees higher in the summer to save
on heating and cooling costs.
Install compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) when your older incandescent bulbs burn out.
Unplug appliances when you're not using them.
Wash clothes in cold water whenever possible. As much as 85 percent of the energy used to machinewash clothes goes to heating the water.
Use a drying rack or clothesline to save the energy otherwise used during machine drying.
Take shorter showers to reduce water use. This will lower your water and heating bills too.
Install a low-flow showerhead. They don't cost much, and the water and energy savings can quickly pay
back your investment.
Make sure you have a faucet aerator on each faucet. These inexpensive appliances conserve heat and
water, while keeping water pressure high.
Plant drought-tolerant native plants in your garden. Many plants need minimal watering. Find out which
occur naturally in your area.
Keep your cell phones, computers, and other electronics as long as possible.
Donate or recycle them responsibly when the time comes. E-waste contains mercury and other toxics
and is a growing environmental problem.
Recycle your cell phone.
Ask your local government to set up an electronics recycling and hazardous waste collection event.
4.) Borrow instead of buying.
Borrow from libraries instead of buying personal books and movies. This saves money, not to mention
the ink and paper that goes into printing new books.
Share power tools and other appliances. Get to know your neighbors while cutting down
on the number of things cluttering your closet or garage.
5.) Buy smart.
Buy in bulk. Purchasing food from bulk bins can save money and packaging.
Wear clothes that don't need to be dry-cleaned. This saves money and cuts down on toxic chemical use.
Invest in high-quality, long lasting products. You might pay more now, but you'll be happy when you don't
have to replace items as frequently (and this means less waste!).