A short powerpoint with easy energy saving tips.

1. Energy Conservation
At Home or At School
Created by Chia-Han Song

2. Unplug Unused Appliances
Most appliances draws power
even when turned off,
consuming energy continuously
throughout the way.
One standard appliance with 1
watt power drain adds up to
8.8kWh per year!
Just your television, laptop,
and printer draws 405 kWh a
year. That’s about $60 worth
of energy being wasted per
year.

3. Close Doors in Unused Rooms
Closing off a few unused
storage rooms can
reduce heating costs
and save energy.
Be sure to check the
humidity level to avoid
mold or damages to the
walls.

4. Turn Off Lights
Light bulbs can use
up to 0.5 kWhs per
day.
Turn the lights off
when they’re not in
use!

5. Setup the Thermostat
Set the thermostat
to different
settings during the
day.
Set it low during
the night and when
the house is not in
use to save on
heating costs.

6. Use Motion-Activated Lights
It is better to use
motion-activated lights
rather than manual lights
in public settings.
Rather than keeping the
lights on 24/7, motion-
activated lights can
vastly reduce unnecessary
energy loss.

7. Repaint Sides of Buildings
Just repainting the sides
of existing buildings can
save on energy cost.
Choose a lighter color
that is more reflective
of light in order to
reduce cooling costs
during the summer.

8. Replace Light Bulbs
More energy efficient
light bulbs generate more
light while using lower
watts.
Fluorescent light bulbs
can be six times more
efficient than regular
light bulbs.

9. Plant Trees By Buildings
Planting foliage by houses
and buildings can save on
cooling costs. The trees
provide shade and serve
as a buffer against
hot/cold breeze.

10. Open Doors to Increase Ventilation
Open doors and windows
during the summer in
order to improve air
ventilation. This
increased ventilation can
keep houses and buildings
cool during the summer
and save on cooling
costs.
Don’t open doors and
windows if you have air
conditioning on!

11. Water Plants and Lawns During the Morning
Watering plants during the
day results in greater
moisture loss than
watering in the morning.
Water lawns and gardens in
the morning to save on
both water and energy
bills.