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Energy Efficiency - Published:
December 17, 2014 - Updated:
July 6, 2021
Energy Efficiency with Constellation
You don’t want to be one of “those people.” The ones who use more energy than they need by refusing to abide by efficient energy guidelines. We all want to keep the planet in good condition for our children, and a simple way to do so is to use energy more efficiently than we already are.
Keep Track of Your Devices
At some point, sit down in a room, such as your living room, and take note of which devices you need at that moment. Does the TV need to be on? How about the number of light bulbs? When you think about how much electricity you actually need to get on with your day, you’ll probably realize that you can use a lot less energy. For instance, if you have a habit of turning on your television whenever you enter the living room, pause for a second and think about whether you really wanted to watch something, or if turning on the TV is just a routine.
Consider Alternatives
Winter is coming, and the temperature’s already dropping. Before you’re tempted to turn up your heat, ask yourself: could I just wear a sweater? Adding an extra layer of clothing won’t cost you anything, and it certainly won’t put a greater strain on the world’s energy supply. The same goes for other devices. If your kids are playing video games, why not encourage them to play a board game every once in a while? Last I heard, Candy Land didn’t require electricity, so that’s a way you can have fun and save energy.
When in Doubt, Put it Out
If you’ve made a mental checklist of what devices you need powered on in a given room and considered alternative solutions, then you’ll be more conscious, and hopefully conservative, about your energy use. Great! But you might still be unsure of when to leave a switch flicked “on,” and there’s a simple solution to that: when in doubt, put it out! If you’re unsure of whether or not to turn off a device in a particular room, go ahead and turn it off, then see if you can go about your daily routine. Who knows — you may have been using excessive energy all along!
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