One of the recommendations for the summer season is to save energy, thinking about sustainability and your wallet. To help with this task, Neoenergia, associated with CEBDS, has compiled a list of tips on how to use household appliances. Neoenergia's Energy Efficiency Manager, Ana Mascarenhas, recommends paying attention to energy consumption right from the appliance purchase:
“"One should always look for the Procel seal, which indicates products that have the best levels of energy efficiency and the lowest electricity consumption per category. Those who own older equipment should also be aware that it may need maintenance or replacement because it consumes more energy," he says.
See which equipment can be used more efficiently (And check out the video with tips here.):
Refrigerator
This represents approximately 30% of the monthly energy bill. Avoid opening it frequently. Also, do not put hot food in the refrigerator: wait until it reaches room temperature before refrigerating.
Air conditioning
Keep the appliance temperature between 23º and 25º and program the automatic shut-off 30 minutes before leaving the room. Alternatively, you can purchase appliances with inverter technology for better compressor utilization, reducing appliance consumption by up to 40%.
Shower
Change the shower's operating mode from "Winter" to "Summer," which can already generate a reduction of approximately 40% in the appliance's monthly consumption.
Light bulbs
Using LED bulbs can reduce monthly expenses by up to 80%, while providing the same amount of light with lower wattage.
A Neoenergia It has an Energy Efficiency program for its distributors, regulated by the National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL), which includes, among other things, initiatives that provide for the free exchange of conventional light bulbs for energy-efficient ones. LED In homes and public institutions, the installation of solar panels and the education of children and teenagers on the conscious use of energy.
