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Saving EnergyE n e r g y c o n s e r v a t i o n

Let’s see… How can we save energy? Why is it important to save energy? What can I do to save energy?   What is energy conservation?

How can we save energy?

Saving energy means decreasing the amount of energy used while achieving a similar outcome of end use. Using less energy has lots of benefits – you can save money and help the environment. Generating energy requires precious natural resources, for instance coal, oil or gas. Therefore, using less energy helps us to preserve these resources and make them last longer in the future.

Why is it important to save energy?

Energy isn't free. The grown-ups in your house pay for the all the electricity you use. So wasting energy is the same as wasting money .

Wasting energy isn't good for the environment either. Most of the energy sources we depend on, like coal and natural gas, can't be replaced - once we use them up, they're gone forever.

Another problem is that most forms of energy can cause pollution.

So the more energy we save, the better off our pocketbooks and our earth will be!

What can I do to save energy?    

There are many sources on the web that give you ideas of what you can do to save energy. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

Change your travel behaviour, think more in terms of public transportation, if possible, walk or ride your bicycle instead of taking the car

Turn off lights and appliances when you are not using them, use energy-saving light bulbs

Use a microwave instead of a stove to reheat food It takes a lot of energy to heat your house during the winter, so

lowering the thermostat a few degrees can make a big difference.

During the summer, using a fan instead of turning on the air conditioner will save a lot of electricity.

In conclusion…

W h a t i s e n e r g y c o n s e r v a t i o n ?

Conservation means saving or using less energy. When we turn off a light, we're conserving energy.

References http://www.futurenergia.org/ww/en/pub/futurenergia/activity/save_energy.htm http://www.alliantenergykids.com/EnergyandTheEnvironment/SavingEnergy/022392