Steps To Conserve Electricity

In recent times Hyderabad drastic rise in the demand of Electricity , due high rise in the demand from the IT corridors. Adding to the problems was delayed monsoon , which resulted in power cuts across state for period of 2 -4 hours . Many Heavy duty industries also had to bare the crunch of this problem.

It has been noticed that huge amounts of electricity are wasted in every corner , right from hoardings to street lights , apartments to IT giant companies .

Well these are few small techniques which if used, can reduce the requirement and increase the profits of IT companies :

1. Make sure all monitors are switched off when not in use.
2. Make sure stand alone computers are completely switched on weekends.
3. Use a BLACK colored wallpaper and screen savers.
4. Make sure all lights are switched as soon as the last employee leaves the floor .
5. Increase the temperature of Centralized Air conditioners . Example : If its set at 18 , increase it 20 ( Even 20 will be fine in Hyderabad ).
6. Instead of ON and OFF switch , use a regulator switch . During day time , brightness of light can be reduced .
7. Use one way reflectors mirrors instead on the exteriors of the buildings
8. Plant tall trees around the surroundings which acts as insulators from direct sun rays.
9. Switch of printers and scanners when not required.
10. Encourage people to take lunch breaks at the same time , at this time AC and LIGHTS can switched off to save electricity.
11. Use Solar energy .
12. Use reflector paints on the terrace that reflects sun rays.
13. Use false ceiling made out of thermacool .
14. Disconnect speakers , web cams and other computer related devices when not in use.
15. Use mirrors to the maximum extend possible as reflect the light and thereby increase brightness of the room .
    

These are few simple techniques when employed in IT & ITES companies , can make a huge impact on the power consumption .These things can also be applied to indivual houses and computers .Well as an individual you may not be able to see the impact but if we all apply this , it can save electricity in huge quantities .

Preserve TODAY for BETTER TOMORROW .

A humble request to all the people , pass this few simple steps to all your friends .....................TOGETHER we can make a DIFFERENCE .