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Salient Features of Booklet

Introduction

Students are the guardians of our future, through whom we can effect Global change for a better tomorrow. They are keen observers and better learners at a very impressionable age. They have the capacity to sensitize and mobilize their parents, peers, and communities. Therefore, it is imperative to sensitize students and provide them with skills necessary for carrying forward the message of energy awareness and conservation.

In the modern world, energy has become the basis of human life. Practically, all activities today revolve around either the transfer or transformation of energy. As a result, the rate of consumption of energy has increased manifold and thereby become a grave concern. The rapid depletion of natural resources makes a compelling case for the judicious use of energy.

It is a common knowledge that environment and energy are interrelated. The increasing use of energy resources is one of the main causes of negative impact on the environment. It is, therefore, essential to make society aware of the efficient use of energy and its conservation. Individual energy consumers must also be made aware that they can contribute to a sustainable energy future by reducing their own consumption and by choosing energy-efficient products.

Decreasing energy consumption will not only save money but also reduce the need for fossil fuels.

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This information booklet has been prepared with the support of Association of Energy Conservation & Environment Protection (AECEP) Dehradun and Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Govt. of India. No part of this publication can be transmitted in any form without prior permission of the Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA).

Publication and Editorial team:

Mr. Asheesh Joshi, DIRECTOR, UREDAMr. A.K. Tyagi, CPO, UREDAMr. C.P. Agarwal, Dy. CPO, UREDAMr. Vijay Rawat, PO(PV), UREDAMr. Ashish Vashishth, AECEP

Published by:

Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA)(State Designed Agency of BEE)Department of Renewable Source of Energy, Govt. of UttarakhandEnergy Park Campus, Industrial Area, Patel NagarDehradun - 248 001 UttarakhandTel.: +91-135-2521553, 2521387, Telefax + 91-135-2521386Email: spv.uredahq@gmail.com, Web.: ureda.uk.gov.in

Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)4th Floor, Sewa Bhawan,R.K. Puram, New Delhi - 110 066Tel.: +91-11-26104834, 26179699

Disclaimer :

The Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA) does not assume any responsibility for the authenticity of the design, costs, performance data and any other information contained in the booklet. UREDA shall not be liable for any consequence arising out of use of any information or data contained in the booklet.

Salient Features of Booklet

Introduction

Students are the guardians of our future, through whom we can effect Global change for a better tomorrow. They are keen observers and better learners at a very impressionable age. They have the capacity to sensitize and mobilize their parents, peers, and communities. Therefore, it is imperative to sensitize students and provide them with skills necessary for carrying forward the message of energy awareness and conservation.

In the modern world, energy has become the basis of human life. Practically, all activities today revolve around either the transfer or transformation of energy. As a result, the rate of consumption of energy has increased manifold and thereby become a grave concern. The rapid depletion of natural resources makes a compelling case for the judicious use of energy.

It is a common knowledge that environment and energy are interrelated. The increasing use of energy resources is one of the main causes of negative impact on the environment. It is, therefore, essential to make society aware of the efficient use of energy and its conservation. Individual energy consumers must also be made aware that they can contribute to a sustainable energy future by reducing their own consumption and by choosing energy-efficient products.

Decreasing energy consumption will not only save money but also reduce the need for fossil fuels.

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This information booklet has been prepared with the support of Association of Energy Conservation & Environment Protection (AECEP) Dehradun and Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Govt. of India. No part of this publication can be transmitted in any form without prior permission of the Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA).

Publication and Editorial team:

Mr. Asheesh Joshi, DIRECTOR, UREDAMr. A.K. Tyagi, CPO, UREDAMr. C.P. Agarwal, Dy. CPO, UREDAMr. Vijay Rawat, PO(PV), UREDAMr. Ashish Vashishth, AECEP

Published by:

Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA)(State Designed Agency of BEE)Department of Renewable Source of Energy, Govt. of UttarakhandEnergy Park Campus, Industrial Area, Patel NagarDehradun - 248 001 UttarakhandTel.: +91-135-2521553, 2521387, Telefax + 91-135-2521386Email: spv.uredahq@gmail.com, Web.: ureda.uk.gov.in

Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)4th Floor, Sewa Bhawan,R.K. Puram, New Delhi - 110 066Tel.: +91-11-26104834, 26179699

Disclaimer :

The Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA) does not assume any responsibility for the authenticity of the design, costs, performance data and any other information contained in the booklet. UREDA shall not be liable for any consequence arising out of use of any information or data contained in the booklet.

Where Does My Car Get Its Energy?What is Energy?

Do you know?

PHOTOSYNTHESISIn the process of photosynthesis, plants convert radiant energy from the sun into chemical energy in the form of glucose (or sugar).

Energy is a 4th basic need of every human being...

Without Energy, you cannot run...

Without Energy, machine cannot work...

Without Energy, light cannot be turned ON...

All Energy on the Earth in the different forms comes from the Sun...

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Electrical energy in your house is measured in Kilowatt-hours(kWh)...

For example,

A common light bulb is rated at 100 watts (100W).

Hence, the electrical utility company charges us by the amount of power that our appliances dissipate (kW) and according to the length of time (hour) that the power is used. (Power x Time)

The basic unit of energy that the electrical utility company measured is the kilowatt-hour.

Remember,

1 Unit = 1 kWh and 1 kW = 1000W

Water + Carbon dioxide + Sunlight = Glucose + Oxygen

6H O + 6 Co + Radiant energy = C H O + 6O2 2 6 12 6 2

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Fossile Fuel Conversion

Typical Products Made from a 42-Gallon Barrel of RefinedCrude Oil

3% Asphalt4% Liquefied Petroleum10% Jet Fuel 18% Other Products

23% Diesel Fuel & Heating Oil

47% Gasoline

Where Does My Car Get Its Energy?What is Energy?

Do you know?

PHOTOSYNTHESISIn the process of photosynthesis, plants convert radiant energy from the sun into chemical energy in the form of glucose (or sugar).

Energy is a 4th basic need of every human being...

Without Energy, you cannot run...

Without Energy, machine cannot work...

Without Energy, light cannot be turned ON...

All Energy on the Earth in the different forms comes from the Sun...

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Electrical energy in your house is measured in Kilowatt-hours(kWh)...

For example,

A common light bulb is rated at 100 watts (100W).

Hence, the electrical utility company charges us by the amount of power that our appliances dissipate (kW) and according to the length of time (hour) that the power is used. (Power x Time)

The basic unit of energy that the electrical utility company measured is the kilowatt-hour.

Remember,

1 Unit = 1 kWh and 1 kW = 1000W

Water + Carbon dioxide + Sunlight = Glucose + Oxygen

6H O + 6 Co + Radiant energy = C H O + 6O2 2 6 12 6 2

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fossile

Fossile Fuel Conversion

Typical Products Made from a 42-Gallon Barrel of RefinedCrude Oil

3% Asphalt4% Liquefied Petroleum10% Jet Fuel 18% Other Products

23% Diesel Fuel & Heating Oil

47% Gasoline

Electricity Production

Do you know how electricity is generated ? Surprise! It comes from magnets!

Michael Faraday in the early nineteenth century discovered “electromagnetic induction” - if he moved a magnet through a loop of wire, the wire would become electrified.

In 1882, Thomas Edison opened the first full-scale power plant in New York City. Edison's electric generator was a bigger version of Faraday's basic experiment – a big magnet rotates around a wire to produce an electric current.

Today's power plants are bigger and controlled by computers, but the basic process is still the same as it was nearly 120 years ago.

CHEMICAL ENERGY is the energy stored in the bonds of atoms

and molecules. Biomass, petroleum, natural gas, propane, and coal are examples.

NUCLEAR ENERGY is the energy stored in the nucleus of an atom – the energy that holds the nucleus together. The energy in the nucleus of a

uranium atom is an example.

STORED MECHANICAL ENERGYis energy stored in objects by the

application of force. Compressed springs and stretched rubber bands are examples.

GRAVITATIONAL ENERGY is the energy of place or position. Water in a

reservoir behind a hydropower dam is an example

RADIANT ENERGY is electromagnetic energy that travels in

transverse waves. Solar energy is an example.

THERMAL ENERGY or heat is the internal energy in

substances – the vibration or movement of atoms and molecules in substances.

Geothermal is an example.

MOTION is the movement ofa substance from one place to another. Wind and hydropower are examples.

SOUND is the movement of energy through substances in longitudinal

waves.

ELECTRICAL ENERGY is the movement of electrons. Lightning and

electricity are examples.

Forms of EnergyAll forms of energy fall under two categories:

KINETICThe motion of waves, electrons, atoms,

molecules and substances

POTENTIAL Stored energy and the energy

of position (gravitational)

DETAIL

How Power Plants Generate Electricity:

1. Coal is fed into a boiler, where it is burned to release thermal energy.

2. Water is piped into the boiler and heated, turning it into steam.

3. The steam travels at high pressure through a steam line.

4. The high pressure steam turns a turbine, which spins a shaft.

5. Inside the generator, the shaft spins coils of copper wire inside a ring of magnets. This creates an electric field, producing electricity.

6. Electricity is sent to a switchyard, where a transformer increases the voltage, allowing it to travel through the Electric Grid.

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Electricity Production

Do you know how electricity is generated ? Surprise! It comes from magnets!

Michael Faraday in the early nineteenth century discovered “electromagnetic induction” - if he moved a magnet through a loop of wire, the wire would become electrified.

In 1882, Thomas Edison opened the first full-scale power plant in New York City. Edison's electric generator was a bigger version of Faraday's basic experiment – a big magnet rotates around a wire to produce an electric current.

Today's power plants are bigger and controlled by computers, but the basic process is still the same as it was nearly 120 years ago.

CHEMICAL ENERGY is the energy stored in the bonds of atoms

and molecules. Biomass, petroleum, natural gas, propane, and coal are examples.

NUCLEAR ENERGY is the energy stored in the nucleus of an atom – the energy that holds the nucleus together. The energy in the nucleus of a

uranium atom is an example.

STORED MECHANICAL ENERGYis energy stored in objects by the

application of force. Compressed springs and stretched rubber bands are examples.

GRAVITATIONAL ENERGY is the energy of place or position. Water in a

reservoir behind a hydropower dam is an example

RADIANT ENERGY is electromagnetic energy that travels in

transverse waves. Solar energy is an example.

THERMAL ENERGY or heat is the internal energy in

substances – the vibration or movement of atoms and molecules in substances.

Geothermal is an example.

MOTION is the movement ofa substance from one place to another. Wind and hydropower are examples.

SOUND is the movement of energy through substances in longitudinal

waves.

ELECTRICAL ENERGY is the movement of electrons. Lightning and

electricity are examples.

Forms of EnergyAll forms of energy fall under two categories:

KINETICThe motion of waves, electrons, atoms,

molecules and substances

POTENTIAL Stored energy and the energy

of position (gravitational)

DETAIL

How Power Plants Generate Electricity:

1. Coal is fed into a boiler, where it is burned to release thermal energy.

2. Water is piped into the boiler and heated, turning it into steam.

3. The steam travels at high pressure through a steam line.

4. The high pressure steam turns a turbine, which spins a shaft.

5. Inside the generator, the shaft spins coils of copper wire inside a ring of magnets. This creates an electric field, producing electricity.

6. Electricity is sent to a switchyard, where a transformer increases the voltage, allowing it to travel through the Electric Grid.

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Alternate ways of making Electricity

Some power plants burn natural gas instead of coal to make steam.

A wind farm uses the wind to spin the blades of the turbine

A nuclear power plant splits apart Uranium to release heat energy.

A hydro power plant uses running or falling water to spin the turbine.

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1. Power plant: Generates electricity

2. Step-up transformer: increases voltage to reduce transmission loss

3. Transmission line: transports high-voltage electricity over long distances

4. Power tower: carries transmission lines

5. Step-down transformer: lowers voltage for smaller distribution lines

6. Distribution line: carries lower voltage electricity to homes and businesses

7. Neighbourhood transformer: lowers voltage to the voltage used by appliance in homes and businesses (440/ 240 volts)

Distribution of ElectricityExplain what each of the components numbered below does to

get electricity from the generation to the consumer.

One unit consumed at home is equivalent to

Two Units Generated

Energy lost during Generation (5%)

Energy lost during Transmission (15%)

Energy Lost at Consumer END (30%)

Hence, Total Lost 50%

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Alternate ways of making Electricity

Some power plants burn natural gas instead of coal to make steam.

A wind farm uses the wind to spin the blades of the turbine

A nuclear power plant splits apart Uranium to release heat energy.

A hydro power plant uses running or falling water to spin the turbine.

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1. Power plant: Generates electricity

2. Step-up transformer: increases voltage to reduce transmission loss

3. Transmission line: transports high-voltage electricity over long distances

4. Power tower: carries transmission lines

5. Step-down transformer: lowers voltage for smaller distribution lines

6. Distribution line: carries lower voltage electricity to homes and businesses

7. Neighbourhood transformer: lowers voltage to the voltage used by appliance in homes and businesses (440/ 240 volts)

Distribution of ElectricityExplain what each of the components numbered below does to

get electricity from the generation to the consumer.

One unit consumed at home is equivalent to

Two Units Generated

Energy lost during Generation (5%)

Energy lost during Transmission (15%)

Energy Lost at Consumer END (30%)

Hence, Total Lost 50%

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You've probably been shocked before – by static electricity, like when you walk across carpet and touch a doorknob.

But a real electric shock is a lot more unpleasant.

It appears scary, but if you remember the safety tips, you can use electricity without following any harm.

Did you know that the human body is a good conductor of electricity? Because the human body is 70 percent water. Another fact you need to remember is that electricity always tries to find the easiest path to the ground.

You might think that if you get shocks, you can pull away quickly and not get hurt. But electricity travels at the speed of light, so a person has almost no chance of pulling away.

Humans are good conductors

Accidents happen quickly

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Fly kites, balloons and model airplanes in wide-open spaces, away from power lines.

Keep electrical cords away from sources of heat and Keep electrical cords and appliances away from water. Plug cords into ISI protected outlets when you're working near a sink or other water source.

Call 108 if you see a person who is receiving an electrical shock and is seized on an appliance or a wire.

Don't play near electrical stations, equipment, wires, hydro towers or utility poles.

Don't climb or play in trees where there are overhead wires nearby.

Don't throw anything at wires or electrical equipment, and don't fasten things to utility poles.

Why Safety is Required to Usages of Electricity

Safety Tips

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Energy Saving TipsWhat is energy conservation?

What is energy efficiency?

LIGHTING SYSTEM

Ÿ It's another way to say “saving energy” -

“conserve” means to “avoid using.” When

we turn off a light, we're conserving

energy.

Ÿ Energy efficiency also means using less

energy – but this term means using

products that don't waste energy.

Ÿ For example, the ordinary light bulbs you

might use at home waste almost all of the energy they use – most

of the electricity turns into heat.

Ÿ Whenever we leave a plug point 'ON' after switching an electrical

appliance 'OFF' with the remote, power is still being consumed in

'stand-by mode'. This accounts for an unbelievable 5% of power

consumption.

Ÿ Fluorescent tube lights and CFLs

convert electricity to visible light up to 5

times more efficiently than ordinary

bulbs and also save about 75% of

electricity for the same lighting levels.

Ÿ Electronic ballasts can reduce power

consumption by 20%.

Ÿ Don't replace tube lights with CFLs.

Ÿ A CFL is a point source, that is, it emits light from a single point,

whereas a tube light is a line source & emits light over a larger

linear spread.

Ÿ A Fluorescent lamp lasts between 10-20 times

as long as equivalent incandescent lamp

when operated several hours at a time.

Ÿ Replace the GL5 (incandescent) lamp with

CFL of power Factor more than 90%

You've probably been shocked before – by static electricity, like when you walk across carpet and touch a doorknob.

But a real electric shock is a lot more unpleasant.

It appears scary, but if you remember the safety tips, you can use electricity without following any harm.

Did you know that the human body is a good conductor of electricity? Because the human body is 70 percent water. Another fact you need to remember is that electricity always tries to find the easiest path to the ground.

You might think that if you get shocks, you can pull away quickly and not get hurt. But electricity travels at the speed of light, so a person has almost no chance of pulling away.

Humans are good conductors

Accidents happen quickly

DO:

DON'T

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Fly kites, balloons and model airplanes in wide-open spaces, away from power lines.

Keep electrical cords away from sources of heat and Keep electrical cords and appliances away from water. Plug cords into ISI protected outlets when you're working near a sink or other water source.

Call 108 if you see a person who is receiving an electrical shock and is seized on an appliance or a wire.

Don't play near electrical stations, equipment, wires, hydro towers or utility poles.

Don't climb or play in trees where there are overhead wires nearby.

Don't throw anything at wires or electrical equipment, and don't fasten things to utility poles.

Why Safety is Required to Usages of Electricity

Safety Tips

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Energy Saving TipsWhat is energy conservation?

What is energy efficiency?

LIGHTING SYSTEM

Ÿ It's another way to say “saving energy” -

“conserve” means to “avoid using.” When

we turn off a light, we're conserving

energy.

Ÿ Energy efficiency also means using less

energy – but this term means using

products that don't waste energy.

Ÿ For example, the ordinary light bulbs you

might use at home waste almost all of the energy they use – most

of the electricity turns into heat.

Ÿ Whenever we leave a plug point 'ON' after switching an electrical

appliance 'OFF' with the remote, power is still being consumed in

'stand-by mode'. This accounts for an unbelievable 5% of power

consumption.

Ÿ Fluorescent tube lights and CFLs

convert electricity to visible light up to 5

times more efficiently than ordinary

bulbs and also save about 75% of

electricity for the same lighting levels.

Ÿ Electronic ballasts can reduce power

consumption by 20%.

Ÿ Don't replace tube lights with CFLs.

Ÿ A CFL is a point source, that is, it emits light from a single point,

whereas a tube light is a line source & emits light over a larger

linear spread.

Ÿ A Fluorescent lamp lasts between 10-20 times

as long as equivalent incandescent lamp

when operated several hours at a time.

Ÿ Replace the GL5 (incandescent) lamp with

CFL of power Factor more than 90%

Ÿ Use task lighting, which focuses light

where it's needed. A reading lamp, for

example, lights only reading material

rather than the whole room.

Ÿ Children are advised to study in one

room and with individual table lamps.

Advise them to switch off the individual

lamps. Children should utilize morning hours &

broad day Sun light for studies, rather than

burning mid-night lamps in its verbatim sense.

Ÿ If possible, put lamps in corners of rooms, where they can reflect

light from two wall surfaces instead of one.

Ÿ You can cut consumption by 10%- 50% with T-5, slim tube lights

that are star rated by BEE. Avoid using T-5 lamps in AC

chamber/rooms.

Ÿ Dirty tube lights and bulbs reflect less light and can absorb 50

percent of the light; dust your tube lights and lamps regularly.

Ÿ Tube Lights in common areas and staircase landings to be reduced

to alternate ones and or one tube light from twin tube light fitting

units be reduced to one tube light.

Ÿ Use electronic choke instead of normal electro magnetic choke. It

saves electricity up to 20-25%.

Ÿ Select an Electric Iron with automatic

temperature cutoff.

Ÿ Use appropriate regulator position for ironing.

Ÿ Do not put more water on clothes while

ironing.

Ÿ Do not iron wet clothes.

Ÿ Replace conventional regulators with

electronic regulators for ceiling fans.

Ÿ Install Star Rated exhaust fans at a

higher elevation than ceiling fans.

ELECTRIC IRON

FANS

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OVEN / MICROWAVE OVEN

Ÿ Microwaves use around 50% less energy than conventional ovens: they're most efficient for small portions or defrosting.

Ÿ Check the seal on your oven door to see if there are cracks or tears in it.

Ÿ Develop a habit of "lids-on" cooking to permit lower temperature settings.

Ÿ Begin cooking on highest heat until liquid begins to boil. Then lower the heat control settings and allow food to simmer until fully cooked.

Ÿ Rearrange oven shelves before turning your oven on and don't peep at

food in the oven. Every time you open the oven door. 4%-5% is energy lost.

Ÿ When preheating an oven for baking, time the preheat period carefully. Five to eight minutes should be sufficient.

Ÿ For large items, stove-top cooking is most efficient, especially with gas.

Ÿ Microwaves cook food from the outside edge toward the centre of the dish, so if you're cooking more than one item, place larger and thicker items on the outer side.

Ÿ Use task lighting, which focuses light

where it's needed. A reading lamp, for

example, lights only reading material

rather than the whole room.

Ÿ Children are advised to study in one

room and with individual table lamps.

Advise them to switch off the individual

lamps. Children should utilize morning hours &

broad day Sun light for studies, rather than

burning mid-night lamps in its verbatim sense.

Ÿ If possible, put lamps in corners of rooms, where they can reflect

light from two wall surfaces instead of one.

Ÿ You can cut consumption by 10%- 50% with T-5, slim tube lights

that are star rated by BEE. Avoid using T-5 lamps in AC

chamber/rooms.

Ÿ Dirty tube lights and bulbs reflect less light and can absorb 50

percent of the light; dust your tube lights and lamps regularly.

Ÿ Tube Lights in common areas and staircase landings to be reduced

to alternate ones and or one tube light from twin tube light fitting

units be reduced to one tube light.

Ÿ Use electronic choke instead of normal electro magnetic choke. It

saves electricity up to 20-25%.

Ÿ Select an Electric Iron with automatic

temperature cutoff.

Ÿ Use appropriate regulator position for ironing.

Ÿ Do not put more water on clothes while

ironing.

Ÿ Do not iron wet clothes.

Ÿ Replace conventional regulators with

electronic regulators for ceiling fans.

Ÿ Install Star Rated exhaust fans at a

higher elevation than ceiling fans.

ELECTRIC IRON

FANS

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OVEN / MICROWAVE OVEN

Ÿ Microwaves use around 50% less energy than conventional ovens: they're most efficient for small portions or defrosting.

Ÿ Check the seal on your oven door to see if there are cracks or tears in it.

Ÿ Develop a habit of "lids-on" cooking to permit lower temperature settings.

Ÿ Begin cooking on highest heat until liquid begins to boil. Then lower the heat control settings and allow food to simmer until fully cooked.

Ÿ Rearrange oven shelves before turning your oven on and don't peep at

food in the oven. Every time you open the oven door. 4%-5% is energy lost.

Ÿ When preheating an oven for baking, time the preheat period carefully. Five to eight minutes should be sufficient.

Ÿ For large items, stove-top cooking is most efficient, especially with gas.

Ÿ Microwaves cook food from the outside edge toward the centre of the dish, so if you're cooking more than one item, place larger and thicker items on the outer side.

WASHING MACHINEŸ Washing machines can account for as much

as 10% of the electricity you use.

Ÿ Use Cold water, as almost 60% of the energy consumed by washing machine goes to heating the water. Set the washing machine temperature to cold or warm and the rinse temperature to cold as often as possible.

Ÿ Adding too much detergent actually hampers effective washing action and may require more energy in the form of extra rinses.

Ÿ Wash only full loads of clothing-but do not overload machine Sort laundry and schedule washes so that a complete job can be done with a few cycles of the machine carrying its full capacity, rather than a greater number of cycle with light loads. Soak or pre-wash the clothes for effective cleaning.

COMPUTER / LAPTOP

Ÿ Computer that runs 24 hours a day. for instant, use more power than an energy efficient refrigerator.

Ÿ Screen savers save computer screens not energy. Start-ups and shutdown 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.

Ÿ Setting computers, monitors and copiers to sleep-mode when not in use helps cut energy costs by Approximately 40%

ŸActivate and standardize 'Power Down' on new and existing PCs. If your computer must be left ON, turn OFF the monitor; this device alone uses more than half the systems energy.

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AIR CONDITIONERŸ Use BEE scar labeled Air

conditioners.

Ÿ Use ceiling or table fan as first

l ine of defense against

summer heat. Ceiling fans, for

instance, cost about 30 paise

an hour to operate much less

than air conditions (Rs.10.00

per hour).

Ÿ One will use 3 to 5 percents

less energy for each degree air conditioner is set above 22°C

(71.5°F), so far set the thermostat of room air conditioner at 25°C

(77°F) to provide the most comfort at the least cost.

Ÿ Reduce air-conditioning energy use by as much as 40 percent by

shading your home's windows and walls. Plant trees and shrubs to

keep the day's hottest sun off your house.

Ÿ Clean the air-conditioner filter every month. A dirty air filter reduces

airflow and may damage the unit. Clean filters enable the unit to cool

down quickly and use less energy.

Ÿ The gaps around the windows and door leads to A C loss. You can use

a candle to look for drafts. If the flame flickers or dances, found the

place to seal.

Ÿ Curtains on windows help to reduce energy losses.

Ÿ Use electronic devices with occupancy sensors which switch on or off

automatically by sensing if the room is occupied.

Ÿ Buy split ACs instead of window ACs. They cost more, but they are

more energy efficient and consume lesser electricity.

Ÿ Do not install AC units on the west and south walls

as these are exposed to direct sunlight through a

ma|or part of the day during summers.

Ÿ Do not apply dark colors on the

external surfaces (roof and walls) of the

house. Dark colors absorb more heat

than light colors, leading to increased

use of the AC.

WASHING MACHINEŸ Washing machines can account for as much

as 10% of the electricity you use.

Ÿ Use Cold water, as almost 60% of the energy consumed by washing machine goes to heating the water. Set the washing machine temperature to cold or warm and the rinse temperature to cold as often as possible.

Ÿ Adding too much detergent actually hampers effective washing action and may require more energy in the form of extra rinses.

Ÿ Wash only full loads of clothing-but do not overload machine Sort laundry and schedule washes so that a complete job can be done with a few cycles of the machine carrying its full capacity, rather than a greater number of cycle with light loads. Soak or pre-wash the clothes for effective cleaning.

COMPUTER / LAPTOP

Ÿ Computer that runs 24 hours a day. for instant, use more power than an energy efficient refrigerator.

Ÿ Screen savers save computer screens not energy. Start-ups and shutdown 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.

Ÿ Setting computers, monitors and copiers to sleep-mode when not in use helps cut energy costs by Approximately 40%

ŸActivate and standardize 'Power Down' on new and existing PCs. If your computer must be left ON, turn OFF the monitor; this device alone uses more than half the systems energy.

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AIR CONDITIONERŸ Use BEE scar labeled Air

conditioners.

Ÿ Use ceiling or table fan as first

l ine of defense against

summer heat. Ceiling fans, for

instance, cost about 30 paise

an hour to operate much less

than air conditions (Rs.10.00

per hour).

Ÿ One will use 3 to 5 percents

less energy for each degree air conditioner is set above 22°C

(71.5°F), so far set the thermostat of room air conditioner at 25°C

(77°F) to provide the most comfort at the least cost.

Ÿ Reduce air-conditioning energy use by as much as 40 percent by

shading your home's windows and walls. Plant trees and shrubs to

keep the day's hottest sun off your house.

Ÿ Clean the air-conditioner filter every month. A dirty air filter reduces

airflow and may damage the unit. Clean filters enable the unit to cool

down quickly and use less energy.

Ÿ The gaps around the windows and door leads to A C loss. You can use

a candle to look for drafts. If the flame flickers or dances, found the

place to seal.

Ÿ Curtains on windows help to reduce energy losses.

Ÿ Use electronic devices with occupancy sensors which switch on or off

automatically by sensing if the room is occupied.

Ÿ Buy split ACs instead of window ACs. They cost more, but they are

more energy efficient and consume lesser electricity.

Ÿ Do not install AC units on the west and south walls

as these are exposed to direct sunlight through a

ma|or part of the day during summers.

Ÿ Do not apply dark colors on the

external surfaces (roof and walls) of the

house. Dark colors absorb more heat

than light colors, leading to increased

use of the AC.

COOKINGŸ Organized cooking activity can save about

20% Energy.

Ÿ Use right quantity of water required for

cooking and reduce gas / kerosene

usage by 65%.

Ÿ Cook on low flame as far as possible

and save 6 to 10% energy.

Ÿ The pressure cooker should be loaded

2/3rd of the foodstuff if solid & hard

and 1/2 if loaded with liquid. Properly used pressure cookers can

save up to 50 to 75% of energy as well as time.

Ÿ Cook your food in solar cooker and save cost of 2 LPG Cylinders

annually

Ÿ When cooking on a gas burner, use Moderate flame settings to

conserve LPG

Ÿ Remember that a blue flame means your gas stove is operating

efficiently.

Ÿ Yellowish flame is an indicator that the burner need cleaning.

Ÿ Use pressure cooker as much as possible & use lids to cover the pans

while cooking

Ÿ Bring items taken out of refrigerators (like vegetables, milk etc) to

room temperature before placing on the gas stove for heating

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Fuel Saving while Driving

Ÿ To obtain optimum fuel consumption,

maintain car speed as Far as possible,

between 55 to 60km. Per hour.

Ÿ Always start in 1st gear (to get

max. power). Run up to appx. 10

km. per hour before changing to

2nd gear; 20/25 km. p. h. before

changing to 3rd and about 30/35

km. p. h. before changing to 4th gear.

Ÿ After braking to reduce speed, unless the car is brought to a dead

stop, don't use first gear but only second or third depending upon

the speed.

Ÿ Never race engine when declutched. Declutch fully when changing

gears. Never ride on clutch pedal (this increases clutch wearand

fuel consumption).

Ÿ Apply brakes gradually as far as possible. Brake speed by

changing to lower gears.

Ÿ Anticipate need for braking.

Ÿ Release clutch pedal gradually and simultaneously press

accelerator to avoid engine racing and car jerking shuddering.

Ÿ When there is a starting trouble, press clutch to start the engine

(this would take load off engine).

Ÿ Avoid frequent starts/stops, to reduce fuel

consumptions, battery wastage, and starter

overheating/failure.

Ÿ Don't run on Hand-brake preferably install a

warning light device.

Ÿ Switch to lower gears on gradients

(up/down) at the right time when you find

the vehicle dragging/speeding.

COOKINGŸ Organized cooking activity can save about

20% Energy.

Ÿ Use right quantity of water required for

cooking and reduce gas / kerosene

usage by 65%.

Ÿ Cook on low flame as far as possible

and save 6 to 10% energy.

Ÿ The pressure cooker should be loaded

2/3rd of the foodstuff if solid & hard

and 1/2 if loaded with liquid. Properly used pressure cookers can

save up to 50 to 75% of energy as well as time.

Ÿ Cook your food in solar cooker and save cost of 2 LPG Cylinders

annually

Ÿ When cooking on a gas burner, use Moderate flame settings to

conserve LPG

Ÿ Remember that a blue flame means your gas stove is operating

efficiently.

Ÿ Yellowish flame is an indicator that the burner need cleaning.

Ÿ Use pressure cooker as much as possible & use lids to cover the pans

while cooking

Ÿ Bring items taken out of refrigerators (like vegetables, milk etc) to

room temperature before placing on the gas stove for heating

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Fuel Saving while Driving

Ÿ To obtain optimum fuel consumption,

maintain car speed as Far as possible,

between 55 to 60km. Per hour.

Ÿ Always start in 1st gear (to get

max. power). Run up to appx. 10

km. per hour before changing to

2nd gear; 20/25 km. p. h. before

changing to 3rd and about 30/35

km. p. h. before changing to 4th gear.

Ÿ After braking to reduce speed, unless the car is brought to a dead

stop, don't use first gear but only second or third depending upon

the speed.

Ÿ Never race engine when declutched. Declutch fully when changing

gears. Never ride on clutch pedal (this increases clutch wearand

fuel consumption).

Ÿ Apply brakes gradually as far as possible. Brake speed by

changing to lower gears.

Ÿ Anticipate need for braking.

Ÿ Release clutch pedal gradually and simultaneously press

accelerator to avoid engine racing and car jerking shuddering.

Ÿ When there is a starting trouble, press clutch to start the engine

(this would take load off engine).

Ÿ Avoid frequent starts/stops, to reduce fuel

consumptions, battery wastage, and starter

overheating/failure.

Ÿ Don't run on Hand-brake preferably install a

warning light device.

Ÿ Switch to lower gears on gradients

(up/down) at the right time when you find

the vehicle dragging/speeding.

Energy Consumption TableThe following table shows the energy consumption of various appliances normally

used at home:

Appliances Rating(Watts) Hrs/Days

Incandescent Bulbs 60 10 18

100 10 30

Fluorescent Tube Light 40 10 12

Night Lamp 5 10 1.5

Mosquito Repellent 5 10 1.5

Fans 60 15 27

Air Coolers 175 8 42

Air Conditioners 1500 6 270

Refrigerator 225 15 101

Mixer/Blender 450 1 13.5

Toaster 800 0.5 12

Hot Plate 1500 0.5 22.5

Oven 1000 0.5 15

Electric Kettle 1500 0.5 22.5

Electric Iron 1500 0.5 22.5

Water heater Instant Type (1-3Ltr) 3000 1 90

Water heater Storage Type (10-20Ltr) 2000 1 60

Immersion rod 1000 1 30

Vacuum Cleaner 700 0.5 11

Washing Machine 300 1 9

Water Pump 750 1 22.9

TV 150 3 13.5

Audio System 50 2 3

Operating Units/Month

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Energy Consumption TableThe following table shows the energy consumption of various appliances normally

used at home:

Appliances Rating(Watts) Hrs/Days

Incandescent Bulbs 60 10 18

100 10 30

Fluorescent Tube Light 40 10 12

Night Lamp 5 10 1.5

Mosquito Repellent 5 10 1.5

Fans 60 15 27

Air Coolers 175 8 42

Air Conditioners 1500 6 270

Refrigerator 225 15 101

Mixer/Blender 450 1 13.5

Toaster 800 0.5 12

Hot Plate 1500 0.5 22.5

Oven 1000 0.5 15

Electric Kettle 1500 0.5 22.5

Electric Iron 1500 0.5 22.5

Water heater Instant Type (1-3Ltr) 3000 1 90

Water heater Storage Type (10-20Ltr) 2000 1 60

Immersion rod 1000 1 30

Vacuum Cleaner 700 0.5 11

Washing Machine 300 1 9

Water Pump 750 1 22.9

TV 150 3 13.5

Audio System 50 2 3

Operating Units/Month

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‘STOP ENERGY WASTAGE’

ACTION PLAN FOR SCHOOLS

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Energy Conservation Games

Demonstrations of Energy Saving

Ideas

Distribute Energy Saving

Booklets to Student Families

With Support from local Businesses Corporates

Posters, pens, magnets, t-shirts, travel mugs, key

chains, and flashlights containing Energy Saving

Activities can be distribute

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Creativity awareness through organising exhibition,

drawing competition, slogan writing, home project work

etc.

Create an energy club to promote energy conservation within

the school community. These clubs may encourage to use

environment friendly products.

Clubs will carry-out these activities:

Provide students with our Energy Conservation Tip

Booklet which demonstrates many ways families can stop

energy waste at home. Make sure you encourage students

to report family successes and give them recognition.

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TEST YOUR UNDERSTANDING 1. Which is the Source of Power for our Planet?

Coal Petroleum Sun Water

2. Thermal Power Plants generate Electricity from

Wind Petroleum Water Coal

3. Which is most Volatile material

Diesel Natural Gas Jet Fuel Petrol

4. One 100 W Bulb will consume electricity in 10 hrs.

1000 kw 100 kw 10 kw 1 kw

5. Which material will generate more Energy?

1 kg Coal 1kg Wood 1kg Uranium 1 kg Kerosene

6. How much total Electricity Waste (approx.) from power house to home.

90% 75% 50% 25%

7. Normal Home appliances work on

1000 Volts 440Volts 220 Volts 110 Volts

8. Electric current travels in wires at the speed of

Tiger Jet planes Sound Light

9. Which Home appliance will be most Energy Efficient?

5 star rated 3 star rated 2 star rated 1 star rated

10. Which Home appliance will consume more electricity in 1 hr. usage?

Air Conditioner Water Heater (Instant type) Oven Washing Machine

11. Match in correct manner

World Environment Day 20th August

National Energy Conservation Day (Indian) 3rd May

Akshay Urja Diwas (Indian) 5th June

International Energy Day 14th December

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‘STOP ENERGY WASTAGE’

ACTION PLAN FOR SCHOOLS

J

J

Energy Conservation Games

Demonstrations of Energy Saving

Ideas

Distribute Energy Saving

Booklets to Student Families

With Support from local Businesses Corporates

Posters, pens, magnets, t-shirts, travel mugs, key

chains, and flashlights containing Energy Saving

Activities can be distribute

J

Creativity awareness through organising exhibition,

drawing competition, slogan writing, home project work

etc.

Create an energy club to promote energy conservation within

the school community. These clubs may encourage to use

environment friendly products.

Clubs will carry-out these activities:

Provide students with our Energy Conservation Tip

Booklet which demonstrates many ways families can stop

energy waste at home. Make sure you encourage students

to report family successes and give them recognition.

R

R

R

R

TEST YOUR UNDERSTANDING 1. Which is the Source of Power for our Planet?

Coal Petroleum Sun Water

2. Thermal Power Plants generate Electricity from

Wind Petroleum Water Coal

3. Which is most Volatile material

Diesel Natural Gas Jet Fuel Petrol

4. One 100 W Bulb will consume electricity in 10 hrs.

1000 kw 100 kw 10 kw 1 kw

5. Which material will generate more Energy?

1 kg Coal 1kg Wood 1kg Uranium 1 kg Kerosene

6. How much total Electricity Waste (approx.) from power house to home.

90% 75% 50% 25%

7. Normal Home appliances work on

1000 Volts 440Volts 220 Volts 110 Volts

8. Electric current travels in wires at the speed of

Tiger Jet planes Sound Light

9. Which Home appliance will be most Energy Efficient?

5 star rated 3 star rated 2 star rated 1 star rated

10. Which Home appliance will consume more electricity in 1 hr. usage?

Air Conditioner Water Heater (Instant type) Oven Washing Machine

11. Match in correct manner

World Environment Day 20th August

National Energy Conservation Day (Indian) 3rd May

Akshay Urja Diwas (Indian) 5th June

International Energy Day 14th December

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Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA)

(State Designed Agency of BEE)Department of Renewable Source of Energy, Govt. of Uttarakhand

Energy Park Campus, Industrial Area, Patel NagarDehradun - 248 001 Uttarakhand

Tel.: +91-135-2521553, 2521387, Telefax + 91-135-2521386Email: spv.uredahq@gmail.com, Web.: ureda.uk.gov.in