Question

Thinking of your own energy use, list some ways you use energy every day. Are there ways you could reduce your energy use?

A sample answer can include the following:

Use:

Cooking

Driving a car

Using a cell phone

Watching television

Using a computer

Powering indoor lights/lamps

Powering indoor heat/air conditioning

Washing and drying clothes

Ways to reduce:

Adjusting heat/AC levels when house will be empty

Driving car less, biking or walking more

Turning off lights and appliances when finished

Hanging clothes outside to dry

Answer 1

	Use	Ways to reduce
1	Tube-light	Switch off the tubelight during the day and open the windows for sunlight to enter.
2	Computer	Turn the computer to sleep mode or shut-down when not in use.
3	Transportation (Car)	For short distances use a bicycle or walk, for longer distances take a bus or carpool.
4	Microwave	Keep the food at room temperature for some time after taking out from the fridge so that less energy is spent on heating it.