| Do we realize that each time we switch on the | | | | several energy saving and conserving techniques |
| air-conditioner or anything that runs on electricity we | | | | have been discovered. Solar One and Solar Two |
| are destroying part of nature? With a flick of the | | | | technologies are the most common methods of |
| switch, every watt we burn we pay the bill to the | | | | conserving solar power. Solar energy saving can be |
| utility company our responsibility ends. How many of | | | | achieved at high temperatures through molten salts. |
| us realize actually perform our role of electricity | | | | Off - grid PV systems are also used as electricity |
| saver? | | | | savers. |
| Electricity is generated for domestic consumption in | | | | A qualitative method used for electricity saving is by |
| thermal power plants, hydel or hydroelectric | | | | analyzing usage patterns one can shift peak power |
| generation and to a very small extent in nuclear | | | | usage to off-peak. Major moves have been made by |
| power plants. Major environmental damage is caused | | | | the Federal Government in is budget to focus on |
| in these traditional processes both in terms of their | | | | electricity saver strategies. From tax breaks to |
| setting up, generation, effluent disposal and in building | | | | research, the government is serious in bringing about |
| the power distribution of network or grid. With the | | | | electricity saving. |
| depletion of fossil fuels from coal to petroleum, the | | | | Energy saving or electricity saving has become a |
| planet will be devoid of these scarce resources in a | | | | focal point for several Governments worldwide. The |
| few 100 years. | | | | tariff structure of most commercial utility companies |
| The rate of usage is far more than the rate of | | | | reflects this. This has become a real tool as an |
| replenishment. Electricity saving can be done by | | | | efficient electricity saver. While a low base rate is |
| reducing wastage of electricity, using electricity | | | | kept for the low-end user, the per unit rate has a |
| savers or energy saving devices and energy efficient | | | | steep rise once the slab or threshold is crossed. This |
| gadgets e.g . . . . However, this has a limited impact. | | | | acts as a deterrent to consumers and thereby saves |
| Therefore the focus has shifted to alternative | | | | electricity significantly. |
| energy. The real electricity saver is when we shift | | | | The focus on energy saving and electricity saving in |
| the source of electricity to solar energy. | | | | Government policies is best appreciated when we |
| Solar panels harness the power of the sun and it is | | | | look at President Obama's pledge to spend over USD |
| never depleted. The sun has the capacity to provide | | | | 150 billion over ten years to develop alternative |
| over a thousand times the global energy | | | | energy. The cost of generating solar power is |
| requirements. Yet, we only use .02% of our energy | | | | relatively cheaper than traditional electricity. So this |
| requirements from this source. These can be the | | | | could be the best and most efficient strategy which |
| electricity savers in true sense. While there is a time | | | | can act as an electricity saver. However, even at |
| consuming shift to alternate energy several electricity | | | | small level, we can help in saving energy. |
| saver tools can be used. | | | | If we reduce the use of electricity and avoid it |
| Energy saving bulbs, solar powered lamps, solar | | | | wastage as much as possible then we can become |
| powered cars, solar heaters, and solar cars are some | | | | not only a good electricity saver but also an |
| ways where electricity savings can be achieved. Solar | | | | environment saver! After all, Energy saved is |
| energy is not available at nigh however, in certain | | | | environment saved! |
| locations wind energy is a better alternative. Also, | | | | |