'Electricity' - a major issue
India suffers from a massive electricity deficit with large swathes of the country undergoing power blackouts of as long as 8-10 hours on a regular basis.The problem becomes even more acute in the summer season when air conditioners are being used in an increasing number of homes and offices.The industry too is using more and more amounts of electricity as the Indian economic growth rate has exceeded at 8% in the last few years.The electricity situation has not improved and looks like it will become more miserable. The sorry state of affairs is that the cost of fuel is rising but the electricity regulators are loath to increase prices.This means that Indian electric utilities will supply low power as they will be reluctant to buy higher cost electricity.According to CEA,India had a peak demand of around 116 MW in Apri-Dec 2009 with 101 GW of Supply resulting in a 12.5% Demand Deficit.The Fast Growing Economy has resulted in even higher demand for power which has not been met by increased demand.
Ways to Save Electricity
Lighting
- Switch off lights and fans when not required.
- Replace bulbs with tube lights & CFL(Compact Flourescent Lamps).
- Utilise natural light by using electronic chokes & regulators.
- Optimise use of lights in malls, multiplexes & hotels.
- Turn off the lights when not in use.
- De-dust lighting fixtures to maintain illumination.
Electric Iron
- Select iron boxes with automatic temperature cutoff.
- Use appropriate regulator position for ironing.
- Do not put more water on clothes while ironing.
- Do not iron wet clothes.
Refrigerator
- Do not open door frequently.
- Set thermostat in medium cooling position.
- Keep adequate space from wall.
- Do not overload the refrigerator.
- Don't keep your refrigerator or freezer too cold.
- Make sure your refrigerator door seals are airtight.
- Avoid putting hot or warm food straight into the fridge.
Washing Machine
- Use after 10 PM or before 10 AM.
- Run washing machine only with full load.
- Use the shortest cycle time.
- Always wash only with full loads
- Use optimal quantity of water.
- Use timer facility to save energy.
- Use the correct amount of detergent