The Main Advantage Of Saving Electricity Is To Save Money

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The Main Advantage Of Saving Electricity Is To
Save Money
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Why Should We Save Electricity

• The power company supplies electricity to our
  home for a fee.
• The more we use that means the more we have to
  pay.
• Hence, we should use it wisely

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How Must Does Electricity Cost ?

• Electricity is measured in units called Kilowatt
  Hours (KWH).
• All Electricity used has to be paid for.
• The hours of usage are tallied and charges are
  made according to the cost per kilowatt.

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Techniques Used To Save Electricity

• There are several ways in which we can save
  electricity around our homes.

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Can you think of any?
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Incandescent Vs Fluorescent Bulbs Bulbs
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Fluorescent Bulbs

• A Fluorescent bulb of 15 watts gives about the
  same light as a incandescent bulb of 60 watts.

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Incandescent Bulbs

• These light bulbs dissipate more heat than a
  fluorescent bulb and give less light.

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Solution

• Where possible incandescent bulbs replaced with
  fluorescent tubes.

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Efficient Energy Usage

• It is good practice not to leave electric devices
  powered on after you have finished using them.

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Machine Drying or Sun Drying

• Try to use your electric clothes drier only at
  times when it is necessary. e.g, on a rainy day.

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• The electric drier uses electricity.
• ... It is therefore cheaper to sun dry your
  clothes where possible.

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Refrigerator Management

• Dont store hot foods in the refrigerator.
• Dont position the refrigerator next to any
  heating appliances e.g, stove.
• Dont position the refrigerator in the path of
  direct sunlight.

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• These situations make the refrigerator work
  harder than usual, therefore more electricity is
  used.

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Conclusion

• Saving electricity means saving money.
• Electricity should be properly utilized within
  the household.