What is Energy Conservation?

              Energy conservation means using less energy and avoiding excessive or wasteful uses.Energy efficiency, on the other hand, means using less energy while getting the same results. Efficiency is therefore a subset of conservation; one way to conserve energy is to use it more efficiently. The concept of doing more with less offers an approach that seems both feasible and affordable.

                 Sometimes the two concepts are distinguished by how the savings are achieved. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) says that “energy efficiency is technology-based” (compact fluorescent light bulbs, for example), while conservation “is rooted in behavior” (such as turning off unneeded lights). Moreover, the energy savings from efficiency are easier to predict, measure and especially to sustain, making efficiency easier to treat as an energy resource.1 This distinction, however, is not entirely clear cut; there are efficiency measures that rely on behavior, such as combining car trips to save gasoline.

Slogans for Energy Conservation

: :  You may not be able to produce energy, But You can definitely save energy.
: :  Spending energy is spending money. Do it wisely.
: :  Energy consumption is a burden on your purse. it is a burden on

      India's economy. It is a   burden on  Environment. 

: :  Conservation is only careful consumption.
: :  What is conservation? Consumption with care.

NATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION DAY 
 INDIA - 14 DECEMBER 

                 National Energy Conservation Day is observed in India on 14th December.India has an act in this area - The Energy Conservation Act 2001.The Energy Conservation Act 2001 is implemented by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), a statutory body under Government of India. The act envisages creation of cadre of professionally qualified energy managers and auditors with expertise in energy management, project management, financing and implementation of energy efficiency projects, as well as policy analysis.

Tips to Save Energy

Lighting

1. Turn off the lights when not in use.
2. Take advantage of daylight by using light-colored,loose-weave curtains
    on your window to allow daylight to penetrate the room. Also, decorate
     with lighter colors that reflect daylight.
3. De-dust lighting fixtures to maintain illumination.
4. Use task lighting; instead of brightly lighting an
    entire room, focus the light where you need it.
4. Compact fluorescent bulbs are four times more
    energy efficient than incandescent bulbs and
    provide the same lighting.
5. Use electronic chokes in place of conventional
    copper chokes.
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   Fans

1. Replace conventional regulators with electronic regulators for ceiling
    fans.
2. Install exhaust fans at a higher elevation than ceiling fans.
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  Electric iron

1. Select iron boxes with automatic temperature cutoff.
2. Use appropriate regulator position for ironing.
3. Do not put more water on clothes while ironing.
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Electronic Devices

1. Do not switch on the power when TV and
    Audio Systems are not in  use i.e.
   idle operation leads to an energy loss of
   10 watts/device.
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Computers

1. Turn off your home office equipment when not in use. A computer
    that runs 24 hours a day, for instance, uses - more power than an
    energy-efficient refrigerator.
2. If your computer must be left on, turn off the monitor; this device
    alone uses more than half the system's energy.
3. Setting computers, monitors, and copiers to use sleep-mode
    when not in use helps cut energy costs by approximately 40%.
4. Battery chargers, such as those for laptops, cell phones and
    digital cameras, draw power whenever they are plugged in and
    are very inefficient. Pull the plug and save.

5. Screen savers save computer screens, not energy. Start-ups and
    shutdowns do not use any extra energy, nor are they hard on your
    computer components. In fact, shutting computers down when
    you are finished using them actually reduces system wear - and
    saves energy.
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Refrigerator

1. Regularly defrost manual-defrost refrigerators and freezers; frost buildup
    increases the amount of energy needed to keep the motor running.
2. Leave enough space between your refrigerator and the walls so that
    air can easily circulate around the refrigerator.
3. Don't keep your refrigerator or freezer too cold.
4. Make sure your refrigerator door seals are airtight.
5. Cover liquids and wrap foods stored in the refrigerator. Uncovered
    foods release moisture and make the compressor work harder.
6. Do not open the doors of the refrigerators frequently.
7. Don't leave the fridge door open for longer than necessary,
    as cold air will escape.
8. Use smaller cabinets for storing frequently used items.


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Air Conditioners

1. Prefer air conditioners having automatic temperature cut off.
2. Keep regulators at “low cool” position.
3. Operate the ceiling fan in conjunction with your window
    air conditioner to spread the cooled air more effectively
    throughout the room and operate the air conditioner at
    higher temperature.
4. Seal the doors and windows properly.
5. Leave enough space between your air conditioner and the walls to allow
    better air circulation.
6. A roof garden can reduce the load on  Air Conditioner.
7. Use windows with sun films/curtains.
8. Set your thermostat as high as comfortably possible in the summer.
    The less difference between the indoor and outdoor temperatures,
    the lower will be energy consumption.
9. Don't set your thermostat at a colder setting than normal when you turn on
    your air conditioner. It will not cool your home any faster and could result
    in excessive cooling.
10 Don't place lamps or TV sets near your air-conditioning thermostat.
     The thermostat senses heat from these appliances, which can cause
     the air conditioner to run longer than necessary.