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Group, they reflect and present their views in relation to the following question:
Why the decrease in the use of electricity contributes to protecting the environment?
Information for energy savings
Lighting
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Replace the bulbs with energy-saving lamps, since lighting accounts for a third of
energy consumption. That change may mean 50 to 75% savings in energy.
Use as long as possible in the light of day.
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Do not leave appliances turned on if you do not use. Seek to bring together family members
before the same television.
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Use this timer for the TV to switch off by fall asleep.
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To save enter each time the maximum allowable clothes because it is the device most
It consumes energy.
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Avoid using hot water, unless the clothes are very dirty. Harness the sun to dry
clothes, so to avoid using the drying cycle.
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Place it away from sources of heat and near the wall with sufficient ventilation to
air circulation.
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Open your refrigerator as little as possible.
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It is also one of the most energy consuming appliances, therefore, it should be ironed only
necessary.
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We recommend starting with clothing that requires more heat and let nal delicates to fi
using the residual heat from the iron off.
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Turn it off when not occupied.
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Many appliances, but are turned off, consume energy called "waiting"; withdraw the plug
Contact of these devices.
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In places very warm weather becomes necessary to use air conditioning, but the
power consumption is very high.
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It is recommended to use the air conditioning as the room is cooled and then use a
fan.
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Keep the room closed after cooling.
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Install the stove away from the window.
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Cook covered with pots and using pressure cooker.
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Take shorter showers.
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Do not let remain running hot water.
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Only warm water required.
Radio,
TV
and equipment
sound
Washing machine
Fridge
Griddle
Computer
and energy
on hold
Ventilation
and air
conditioned
stove and
Heater
Of gas