Energy saving does not only depend on large measures implemented by municipalities and states. We ourselves can take small measures to improve energy efficiency in our own homes, which, in addition to being beneficial for the environment, will directly impact our economic savings.
Below is a list of energy-saving measures for home appliances. The figures indicate the percentage of energy saved compared to what the appliance/action in question consumed before the change.
- Compact fluorescent light bulb (energy-saving), 80%.
- Washing machine on cold wash, 80 - 92%.
- Energy-efficient washing machine, 40 - 70%.
- Energy-efficient refrigerator, 45 - 80%.
- Gas stove instead of electric, 73%.
- Gas oven instead of electric, 60 - 70%.
- Air drying instead of using a dryer, 100%.
- Dishwasher connected to hot water supply, 68%.
- Dishwasher on cold wash, 75%.
- Using recycled paper instead of virgin paper, 50%.
- Recycling aluminum, 90%.
- Raising the refrigerator thermostat temperature by one degree, 5%.
- Using a toaster instead of an oven, 65 - 75%.
- Allowing ventilation of the refrigerator’s grilles, 15%.
- Covering pots when cooking and adjusting the flame size, 20%.
