Be a Responsible Citizen. Save Power.

With the summer heat setting in October, power demand in India will be peaking once again.
Our saving 10% (150 MW) of total power consumption in Ahmedabad will help the state.

Mission Ahmedabad :Save 150 MW and help Gujarat
Together we can do it!
Save on Lights and fans
· Lighting
o Switch off lights and fans when not required
o Replace bulbs with tube lights & CFL(Compact Flourescent Lamps)
o Utilize natural light
o Use electronic chokes & regulators
o Optimise use of lights in malls, multiplexes & hotels
o Turn off the lights when not in use
o Take advantage of daylight by using light-colored, loose-weave curtains on your windows to allow daylight to penetrate the room. Also, decorate with lighter colors that reflect daylight
o De-dust lighting fixtures to maintain illumination
o Use task lighting; instead of brightly lighting an entire room, focus the light where you need it
o Compact fluorescent bulbs are four times more energy efficient than incandescent bulbs and provide the same lighting
o Use electronic chokes in place of conventional copper chokes
· Fans
o Replace conventional regulators with electronic regulators for ceiling fans
o Install exhaust fans at a higher elevation than ceiling fans

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
· Defrost your refrigerator regularly
· Regularly defrost manual-defrost refrigerators and freezers; frost buildup increases the amount of energy needed to keep the motor running.
· Leave enough space between your refrigerator and the walls so that air can easily circulate around the refrigerator
· Don't keep your refrigerator or freezer too cold.
· Make sure your refrigerator door seals are airtight
· Cover liquids and wrap foods stored in the refrigerator. Uncovered foods release moisture and make the compressor work harder.
· Do not open the doors of the refrigerators frequently
· Don't leave the fridge door open for longer than necessary, as cold air will escape.
· Use smaller cabinets for storing frequently used items
· 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
· Use hot water only for very dirty clothes
· Always use cold water in the rinse cycle
· Prefer natural drying over electric dryers

Geyser · Use before 10 AM
· Switch off when not required
· Reduce thermostat setting from 600 to 500 c
· Use Solar Water Heater – a good replacement for a electric water heater

Kitchen Appliances · Mixers
o Avoid dry grinding in your food processors ( mixers and grinders) as it takes longer time than liquid grinding
· Microwaves ovens
o Consumes 50 % less energy than conventional electric / gas stoves
o Do not bake large food items
o Unless you're baking breads or pastries, you may not even need to preheat
o Don't open the oven door too often to check food condition as each opening leads to a temperature drop of 25°C
· Electric stove
o Turn off electric stoves several minutes before the specified cooking time
o Use flat-bottomed pans that make full contact with the cooking coil
· Gas stove
o When cooking on a gas burner, use moderate flame settings to conserve LPG
o Remember that a blue flame means your gas stove is operating efficiently
o Yellowish flame is an indicator that the burner needs cleaning
o Use pressure cookers as much as possible
o Use lids to cover the pans while cooking
o Bring items taken out of refrigerators (like vegetables, milk etc) to room temperature before placing on the gas stove for heating

Air Conditioning
· Ensure proper sealing of doors and windows
· Set thermostat at 250 c for optimum cooling
· Clean AC filter every month
· Use film/tinted glass on windows
· Prefer air conditioners having automatic temperature cut off
· Keep regulators at “low cool” position
· Operate the ceiling fan in conjunction with your window air conditioner to spread the cooled air more effectively throughout the room and operate the air conditioner at higher temperature
· Seal the doors and windows properly
· Leave enough space between your air conditioner and the walls to allow better air circulation
· A roof garden can reduce the load on Air Conditioner
· Use windows with sun films/curtains
· Set your thermostat as high as comfortably possible in the summer. The less difference between the indoor and outdoor temperatures, the lower will be energy consumption.
· Don't set your thermostat at a colder setting than normal when you turn on your air conditioner. It will not cool your home any faster and could result in excessive cooling.
· Don't place lamps or TV sets near your air-conditioning thermostat. The thermostat senses heat from these appliances, which can cause the air conditioner to run longer than necessary.
· Plant trees or shrubs to shade air-conditioning units but not to block the airflow. A unit operating in the shade uses as much as 10% less electricity than the same one operating in the sun.

By following these simple hints one can save energy to a large extent
Issued in public interest by Star Energy Systems in association with
(LIONS CLUB OF AHMEDABAD MANAVMANDIR)