National Energy Conservation Day is observed every year on December 12 to create awareness about the importance of saving energy. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) founded the day in 2001 when the Energy Conservation Act of India was scripted. Every year, we consume two percent more energy than the year before, according to a survey by the American Energy Information Administration and International Energy Agency. Conserving energy can benefit not only your wallet by reducing your electric bills, but also your health and the planet as a whole. It’s also is the need of the hour because the world has been turning increasingly apathetic towards the ecology. With simple steps such as switching to LED bulbs and laptops, we can save energy in simple, effective ways.

Replace Regular Bulbs With LED Bulbs

Did you know that regular incandescent bulbs are less efficient than other types of electric lighting? It converts only five percent of the energy they use into light. Rest is converted into heat. A better option would be to switch to LED bulbs, which consume less energy. Climate Change To Worsen Your Health, Warn Doctors: Here’s How Global Warming Will Affect Human Lives.

Use Carpooling to Minimise Fuel Consumption

Carpooling to work is an energy-efficient way to travel. The technique helps in cutting down fuel consumption and is also easy on your pocket.

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Use Energy Efficient Systems

We may not realise, but many of our household appliances are covertly consuming high amounts of energy. To effect some savings, buy energy-efficient electric appliances that show energy ratings. These ratings tell us how much energy the appliance is likely to consume and how efficient it will be compared to other models in its same category.

Replace Desktops With Laptops

Desktops are huge, clunky and cumbersome. But that’s not all. They also use a lot of energy to function. A better option would be to use laptops, which consumes 80 percent less power. Global Warming and Climate Change Have Been Causing Depression, Anxiety and Suicidal Behaviour.

Change Your Habits

When you leave a room, remember to switch off the lights and fan. Mindless acts can sometimes impact your monthly power bills to a great extent. Simple changes such as hand-drying instead of using a drying, manually washing dishes instead of the dishwasher and sweeping the floor instead of using vacuum cleaner can help.

Conserving energy is a commitment towards the planet as a whole. Small changes can often make a significant difference.

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