Let's start with the well-known fact that energy is the basis of life on earth. Energy has always played a decisive role in a person's life, because any action is associated with energy expenditure. Any person, any family, any society cannot do without energy consumption. For a long time, people have been looking for new ways to convert energy for human needs, and the technical progress they have made in the last two centuries has changed their lives beyond recognition.
Having gone through such a historical path and achieving such results,why save energy?? It may not be completely clear to an ordinary person. There is an idea in our minds - if there is money and energy consumption is paid, then why save?
The energy crisis of oil-exporting countries in the 1970s reduced oil production. The realities of the energy crisis: cold houses, paralysis of some industries and transport, rising prices, oil products cards. The fuel crisis has given impetus to the development and application of large-scale energy-saving technologies. Energy-saving equipment and technologies, in turn, have helped to successfully address environmental issues.
Today, overcoming the economic crisis requires more capital investment in the production of hydrocarbon fuels, which contributes to the constant rise in fuel and electricity prices. No matter how difficult economic changes may be, the implementation of a number of energy-saving programs on a national scale will certainly affect an individual. We need to save energy in order to be ready to protect ourselves and create comfortable living conditions in our homes.
Motivating factors that motivate us to save energy:
- reduction of environmental impact;
- increase the comfort of the apartment;
- save money;
- the amount of energy sources left for children;
- search and development of alternative energy sources.
Environmental pollution.
We save energy, reduce the impact on the environment.
The possibilities of energy conversion and use have changed and improved the human condition beyond recognition. But along with new opportunities, we also have new problems. In the last 100 years, humanity has increased its energy consumption several thousand times, and a significant part of the fossil fuel stored on Earth for millions of years has been consumed.
Simultaneously with the increase in energy consumption, the environment is irreversibly polluted and the effect of the "greenhouse effect" increases, which leads to irreversible consequences on earth. This is evidenced by the increasing frequency of floods, storms, tsunamis, earthquakes and droughts. Compared to the 18th century, carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere have doubled.
If we accept that global warming is a reality, we must change our approach to the problem of consumption of major energy sources, and therefore begin to save real energy and make maximum use of alternative energy sources, which shows the need for this.to save energy. . .
Global warming is directly related to the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, the fastest and cheapest way to reduce it is to increase energy efficiency in energy use. You do not need to be an expert to understand that most of the energy saving potential is in our homes, apartment buildings and structures.
Save energy at home.
We are updating the fleet of home appliances to create a comfortable and healthy indoor microclimate. It is estimated that up to 30% of per capita energy is already spent on households. Almost every family has a refrigerator, TV, washing machine. More and more computers, dishwashers, food processors, electric kettles and other items are appearing in our apartments.
Therefore, affordable ways to save energy in everyday life have been developed. This allows the use of new thermal insulation materials to insulate walls, windows and doors to increase the temperature in the room by 2-3 degrees. C, without additional heat loss. Installation of automation and control systems in hot and cold water supply and heating systems can reduce costs by up to 30%. Replacement of incandescent lamps with fluorescent lamps and installation of (A, A +, A ++) class electrical appliances reduces energy consumption by 20-25%. You need to save energy to increase the comfort of your home.
We save energy, we save money.
Each family has its own budget, income and expenses. Utility bills play an important role in the expenditure part of the family budget. The steady increase in energy tariffs and utility costs is causing concern and anxiety for every family. Of particular concern is low-income families.
Depending on the family's income, the payment for energy consumed today is between 15% and 45%. The forecasts are not encouraging, but gas and electricity prices will continue to rise. Heating and electricity costs in our homes can be halved. Typically, the effort and money spent on energy savings in a home not only improves comfort and a healthier indoor environment, but also pays for itself quickly and benefits the family budget.
Thus, taking into account the prices of refrigerators and most other household appliances on the market, it is clear that the most economical appliances do not require additional costs.
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We save energy, we put more energy sources for children.
As you live your life, try to leave more to your descendants than you have. This statement can be applied entirely to hydrocarbons: oil, gas, coal. Consumption of these untapped primary energy sources has increased rapidly over the last two centuries, and there is a risk that we will give our children less than we have. There is only one way to reduce the consumption of hydrocarbons - energy saving and alternative energy.
Modern technologies, electronic systems for measuring and tracking energy consumption, allow you to optimize costs and move on to the formation of a "smart home". The concept of "smart home" is an information system that can be installed in the house and installed with their help to control household electrical appliances. The control system itself selects a suitable moment for energy consumption. It is enough to install the control panel to keep the machine and equipment in working condition. Then the control system will open it at the most favorable time when the payment for electricity is lower (here we are talking about the difference in the price of electricity at a rate of two percent).
Houses under construction can use renewable energy: from wind farms, solar panels, etc. The European Parliament has decided that from 2019, all new buildings will have zero energy balance. This means that all buildings under construction will produce as much energy as they consume from renewable sources. The time is not far when the same resolutions will be adopted in the post-Soviet space.
We try to protect our resources and thus protect our children by implementing energy saving measures, including in daily life.
We save energy, use alternative energy sources.
Again, why do you need energy - to save time for the search and development of new energy sources - renewable, environmentally friendly and safe (wind, solar, biogas, biomass, global warming, etc. ). Alternative energy sources are inexhaustible. The purpose of the search for alternative energy sources is to obtain it from renewable or virtually inexhaustible natural resources and events. That is, if such a stage in the development of mankind comes in the absence of all depleted sources - oil, gas, coal, at least if it has the necessary technology, it will be able to use these sources.
Therefore, it is necessaryto save energy.Saving energy is not only about saving money and creating the necessary comfort, but also about caring for children and our planet. Each of us is a part of the planet, and any movement or inaction can affect the development of events.