Lesson on TATAKalikasan: 50 Tips to Save Energy ("Less energy, mas happy.")

Lesson on TATAKalikasan Ateneo de Manila University

87.9 FM Radyo Katipunan, 11 to 12 a,m, Thursday

50 Tips to Save Energy

Researched by Dr Abe V Rotor 

Co-Host with Fr JM Manzano, SJ 

 List down your views and experiences, 

and share them in your school and community.

1. Switch to renewable energy in your household
2. Turn off the lights and electrical appliances when not using them
3. Use energy-efficient LED lightbulbs
   
   
   
4. Use less water and wash clothes in cold water
5. Shut doors and close curtains to keep the heat or cold in
6. Use appliances during off-peak times to lower your electric bills
7. Move your thermostat to an ideal temperature and avoid over-heating or cooling your home
8. Compare energy deals and switch to a cheaper or greener provider
9. Measure your electricity. Strive to reduce your monthly bills.
10. Shut doors and close curtains. Manage your heating and cooling.
11. Get the best energy deal.
12. Insulate your roof.
    
    
    
13. Save money with solar energy.
14. Unplug devices. 
15. Replace your air-con's air filters once every three months
16. Ensure your fridge and freezers are fully closed
17. Shower with cooler water
18. Don't leave lights on during the day
19. Turn off your air-con when you’re not in the room
20. Recycle whenever possible — most of what we recycle is used to produce more energy
    
    
    
21. Plant trees for shade
22. Open windows at warm night to capture the cool breeze
23. Use shades, blinds, and drapes to block the sun
24. Avoid opening refrigerator/freezer doors to browse
25. Let hot foods cool before placing in refrigerator/freezer
26. Clean the back of refrigerator regularly
27. Wash and dry only full loads of clothes
28. 
    Avoid over drying clothes. Hang clothes to air dry
29. Take shorter showers
30. Take a shower instead of a bath, uses less hot water
    
31. Turn water off while brushing teeth
32. Check faucets and toilets for leaks
33. Avoid overwatering with sprinkler system
34. Water garden and/or yard early morning or late afternoon to avoid high evaporation
    
    
    
35. Landscape with drought tolerant plants
36. Mulch around plants to help conserve water
37. Utilize spring for irrigation on property (if applicable)
38. Minimize vehicle washing
39. A properly tuned and oiled vehicle with correct tire pressure will get better mileage per gallon
40. 
    Trade in gas vehicle for an electric or hybrid vehicle
    
41. Ride a bike
    
42. Walk instead of driving
43. Carpool or rideshare
44. Use public transportation
45. Shop local and online
46. Wear season/weather appropriate clothing
47. Use rechargeable batteries instead of disposable ones
    
48. Use cloth towels and napkins instead of disposable ones
49. Cover bare floors for heat retention
50. Make use of natural light from windows and skylights


Limit electric and electronic usage.
Don't use more energy than you need.
Acknowledgement with thanks: 
Internet references and cartoon images.