Do you know?

• Compact Fluorescent Lamsp (CFLs) save 75% electricity compared to conventional bulbs.
• 100 litres Solar Water Heating System saves 1500 units of electricity amounting to Rs. 6000/- annually.
• Installation of domestic solar water heater carries rebate in electricity bills upto Rs. 3600/- per year for 3 years (by Department of Renewable Energy – Haryana).
• Haryana residents can avail subsidy upto Rs. 10,000/- for solar water heating systems.
• Setting the thermostat of electrical geyser from 60^oC to 50^oC can save 18% of electricity.
• Use of five star labeled products conserves maximum energy – means reduction in electricity bills. Rating BEE* available in fridges, AC’s etc.
• Shading the windows and walls can save 40% of your air conditioning load.
• Raising the thermostat on your AC from 22^oC to 25^oC will save upto 15% in your electricity bills.
• Setting computers to sleep-mode when note in use helps to cut energy cost upto 40%.
• By car-pooling, using public transport or covering small distances on foot, one person can prevent discharge of about 62.5 pounds of Carbon Monoxide into the air in a year.
• Always remember the three “R”s – for Sustainable Development.

Reduce, Recycle and Resue!

*BEE Label: Whether you are buying a refrigerator, air-conditioner or tubelight, follow on simple directive – follow the stars! They guarantee a system to rate the refrigerator, air-conditioner & tubelight on energy efficiency – the most energy efficient appliances have 5 stars and the least have 1 star. Make an informed choice. Insist on the BEE label and cut down on your electricity bill.

Save Energy the Easy Way!

• Switch-off lights when not required.

• Use CFL instead of conventional bulbs.

• Use electroic chokes in place of ordinary chokes in tubelights.

• Use a table lamp for reading.

• Keep lamps and light fixtures dust free.

• Wash full loads on your washing machine.