Embrace Energy Efficiency
Energy conservation through the adoption of efficient technology and
behaviours saves resources and money. Here are some simple starters…
The cost of energy is rising, the effect of
pollution increasing. Yet with just a couple of hours' effort we can cut our
household energy use by over a quarter and rapidly repay this investment within
a year or two with the savings on our energy bill. The energy efficiency of the
technology available to us is improving, and when combined with our common
sense can create large reductions in energy use.
Do it now!
Five easy-to-do actions will save tonnes of CO2 going into the atmosphere and save you a lot of money…
Install compact fluorescent globes - Compact fluorescent globes use approx one fifth the energy of incandescent globes (generating only one-fifth as much greenhouse gas as ordinary globes), produce the same amount of light. and can last up to 10 times longer.
Block the summer heat - Install blinds and sun shades or plant deciduous trees to prevent the summer heat from over-heating your house.
Circulate air - Install ceiling fans for cooling in summer and circulating rising heat in winter, and decommission your air-conditioner.
Rug up in winter - Turn your heating thermostat down a couple of degrees (say to 20° Celsius) and wear a jumper in winter.
Let nature work for you - Use your clothes line rather than the clothes dryer.
Why this action
is
important
In order for humans to establish a sustainable civilisation we must mimic and aspire to the efficiencies found in nature. This action is intended to show people the win-win nature of efficiency and to assess technology and behaviours in terms of their long term returns (financial, environmental and intergenerational).