Energy saving involves reducing electrical consumption by efficiently taking advantage of available resources..
This encompasses the implementation of technologies, practices and habits that prevent energy waste, without harming quality of life or well-being. Adopting savings measures not only allows you to reduce utility bills. Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), but also contribute to the protection of the environment.
It is essential to recognize that in many Mexican homes energy costs are generated without users realizing it. which unnecessarily increases consumption. A clear example is the television, which when left connected throughout the day can consume around 8.76 kilowatts per hour, even when not in use. If it is left plugged in overnight, what is called “phantom energy” is produced, a passive consumption that appears on the electricity bill. According to the International Energy Agency, devices turned off or in standby mode can consume an average of 1.6 kilowatts per home.
In addition to the television, There are other electrical appliances that are recommended to be unplugged at night. to avoid an increase in electricity costs.
These include video game consoles, sound systems, computers, device chargers, printers, microwaves, fans, heaters, coffee makers, and washers/dryers.
Unplugging these appliances can have a significant impact on your home’s energy consumption..
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