Learning to use existing resources correctly for a world where we can meet our own needs and where future generations can provide the same may seem small for us, but it means a big step for the world!
According to research conducted by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK), the average annual energy consumption of a family in Turkey is around 5 thousand kWh. This is such a huge amount of energy that imagine having 5 55-inch LED televisions turned on non-stop for a year. What a huge consumption, isn’t it? Moreover, data shows that the size of the house, its location, insulation and the intensity of the energy used in the house can push this figure even higher.
Even the small calculations we make in our homes say a lot about our energy consumption. For this reason, we need to take action to learn how to protect our existing resources by fulfilling our responsibilities for our world where our energy resources are increasingly depleted. We have compiled tips for you to save energy in homes and offices and take simple steps!
Review the lighting for energy saving!
When it comes to electricity consumption in homes and offices, the first thing that catches the eye is lighting. Because lighting is used throughout the day in most homes and workplaces that do not receive sunlight. The precaution we will take here is to choose environmentally friendly, energy-saving bulbs that we are all familiar with. Energy-saving LED bulbs consume 80 percent less energy than standard bulbs.
Using LED bulbs is of course important, but making the most efficient use of daylight is equally important! If you want to save money on lighting, which is responsible for approximately 12 percent of energy consumption in homes, allow daylight to enter your home.
Choose energy class A++ white goods!
Another important point that increases electricity consumption at home and workplaces is white goods. Although unplugging electronic devices that we do not use is a measure to save energy, it is not possible for us to choose this measure for large white goods such as refrigerators, washing machines and dishwashers that are constantly running.
So, what can we do?
Energy class efficiency of white goods is indicated by letters and signs. The most energy efficient models ‘A’ is indicated by the letter. As the efficiency of the models decreases, letters such as B, C, E, D are used. In addition to show that energy efficiency is much higher ‘+’ sign is added. While a refrigerator in energy class B uses an average of 1.7 kW of energy per day, a refrigerator in energy class A++ consumes an average of 0.5 kW of energy. energy saving ‘energy class A’ Choosing white goods allows us to protect both our future and our family budget.
Do not wash before it is full!
One of the things you can do to save energy both at home and at work is to not use electrical white goods before they are fully charged. We should not run washing machines and dishwashers, which we frequently use at home, before they are fully loaded, and use low temperatures and low temperatures whenever possible. ‘EKO’ We should choose modes. In this way, we can save both energy and water.
Collect the irons!
Did you know that an average iron consumes 2.60 kW of energy per hour? What a waste of energy, isn’t it?
Watch out for kettles!
Our first choice is to use a kettle when making tea, coffee or cooking. It seems a bit challenging to give up using water heaters that make our lives easier. What we use frequently during the day ‘kettle’Water heaters consume a lot of energy. A water heater used for one hour a day consumes 60 kW of electricity per month. Unfortunately, this rate is very high! This is exactly why it is necessary to learn how to use water heaters correctly.
So, how to use water heaters correctly? All you have to do is put exactly the amount of water we need into the kettle, then turn it off and unplug it when we’re done!
You can apply these simple savings tips we have listed at home and in the office and take simple but effective steps to transition to sustainable living. Remember, these steps you take will pass on to future generations; It is very important to leave a world where they can live. Together, we will trigger the transformation step by step with these sustainable choices we will make for future generations.
