Energy saving options: how to increase the energy efficiency of your home

Energy Efficient House - Construction Principles

The main goal of building an energy-efficient home is to minimize energy consumption, especially during the winter cold. The main principles of construction will be the following:

• building up a 15-centimeter thermal insulation layer;
• the simple form of the roof and perimeter of the building;
• the use of warm, environmentally friendly materials;
• the creation of a mechanical rather than natural (or gravitational) ventilation system;
• use of natural renewable energy;
• orientation of the house in a southerly direction;
• complete exclusion of "cold bridges";
• absolute tightness.

The majority of typical Russian buildings have natural (or gravitational) ventilation, which is extremely inefficient and leads to significant heat loss. In summer, such a system does not work at all, and even in winter, constant ventilation is necessary for the influx of fresh air. Installing an air recuperator will allow you to use already heated air for heating the incoming air and vice versa. The recuperation system is able to provide from 60 to 90 percent of heat by heating the air, that is, it allows you to abandon water radiators, boilers, pipes.

It is not necessary to build a house of a larger area than is necessary for real living. Heating of extra unused rooms is unacceptable. The house should be designed exactly for the number of people who will permanently live in it. The rest of the premises are heated, including due to the heat naturally generated by a person, the operation of computers, household appliances, etc.

An energy-efficient house should be built taking into account the maximum use of climatic conditions. A large number of sunny days a year or constant winds should be a hint for choosing alternative energy sources.

It is important to ensure tightness not only by sealing windows and doors, but also by using double-sided plaster for walls and roofs, as well as wind, heat and vapor barriers.It should be borne in mind that a large glass area will lead to inevitable heat loss.

How can you save heat?

Let's start with the fact that heat saving is a set of expedient consumption of energy consumed by heaters with maximum preservation of the resulting thermal substance. Simply put, it is necessary that the devices work only when there is a need for their functionality, and the resulting heat does not flow into the street through cracks, cold bridges and open windows.

Purely mechanical methods

To save thermal energy in the bath will help:

• Impeccably made thermal insulation of the structural surfaces of the building: walls, floor, ceiling;
• Installation of wooden windows with sealant or airtight plastic window systems;
• The use of door closers to automatically cover the leaf.

The owners of bathhouses, who managed to eliminate all possible "punctures" in thermal insulation, will reduce costs by 40% to a minimum, because at all expensive heat will no longer heat the street. Even if wood or gas heating is organized in the bathhouse, electricity costs will be reduced. After all, to form a comfortable temperature, you do not need to turn on electric heaters.

Wise use of heating appliances

In order to generate and store more heat, and reduce costs, folk wisdom and power engineers advise:

• Equip the bath with devices with high heat dissipation, having a maximum radiation area and excellent thermal conductivity;
• Do not neglect folk tricks. For example, between the wall and the radiator in the rest room, install a simple heat-reflecting screen made of foil glued to cardboard;
• Equip devices with energy-saving devices: automatic thermostats or elementary manual thermostats.

Taking advantage of innovative ways to regulate heat transfer in order to save electricity is very worth it. Especially if the heating of the building is entrusted to electrical equipment.

Adherents of technological progress are strongly recommended to install:

• Programmable thermostats that allow you to set the temperature regime required for taking bath procedures for a week, day, hour;
• Timer outlets that control equipment according to a schedule convenient for the owners;
• Wiring load optimizers, like the OEL-820, distribute power in a balanced way between a pair of power consumers.

The optimizer automatically redistributes the load, transferring it from one device to another according to the "swing" principle. From the radiator to his steam counterpart, for example, or from the water heater to the kettle. No one has any complications with connecting automation devices. They are simply inserted into the outlet according to the type of connection of adapters.

Methods for saving electricity in an apartment

Legal ways to save electricity in an apartment are discussed in more detail below:

replacing old light bulbs with new generation LED lighting, as such designs consume less energy;
it is necessary to exclude the constant operation of the TV, other equipment, when no one uses them, since electricity is consumed, but does not benefit;
big chandelier replacement for small lamps and spotlights sconce;
timely turning off the light before leaving the house;
the use of carriers, extension cords contributes to an increase in energy consumption, so they should be used only in case of urgent need;
household appliances consume a small amount of electricity in standby mode, so this fact is also important to consider when trying to find good way to save money;
loading the washing machine in accordance with the recommendations given in the instructions, as its overload causes a large consumption of electricity;
the purchase of special heat-displaying screens for equipment that save energy consumption and maintain the optimum temperature in the room, which is important in the winter season;
insulation of windows, loggias, balconies in the apartment;
floor insulation (if the apartment has the opportunity to carry out this venture);
the correct location and use of electrical appliances in the kitchen (Refrigerator must not be placed with an electric stove, it is best to use a microwave oven as heating, and instead of an electric kettle, use a thermo pot with thermos functions).

One of the effective ways to save money is multi-tariff meters that count electricity at a reduced rate (for example, washing or washing dishes in machines can be postponed until the evening and thus reduce energy consumption).

Another way to save money is to install a dimmer (power controller in LED lamps) or installation of motion sensors automatically turn off the light when no one is in the room.

A modern method is the use of smart sockets ("smart"), which are inserted into a regular socket and consume significantly less energy. The innovative development of "smart home" allows you to control all electrical appliances remotely.This service is not cheap, but pays off quickly.

Illegal ways to save electricity:

• installation of magnets on the electric meter (rewinding the readings in the opposite direction when the device is excluded from the general power supply network);
• installation of new electrical wiring, as power losses were noticed with aluminum wiring;
• operation of devices bypassing the counter, which does not contribute to the display of real readings of the device.

The above methods are illegal, therefore their use is punishable by administrative responsibility (conducting inspections by specialists, drawing up an act, a protocol and imposing fines).

Therefore, such methods will not help to save money, but on the contrary, will increase the expenses of the family budget several times. It is best to use legal methods and not fall into the category of scammers deceiving the state.

The magic of a two-tariff electricity meter

Many homeowners have praised the efficiency of two-rate meters. These devices take into account the amount of electricity consumed at different times of the day. The day rate is higher than the night rate, so kilowatts used at night are paid cheaper. However, the rates and how they are accounted for vary by region.

Of course, at night, power consumption is reduced. Some homeowners heat the house well at night, trying to reduce daily energy consumption as much as possible. However, this method is not particularly conducive to creating a comfortable atmosphere in the house. It is much more convenient to use a special heat accumulator, which accumulates cheaper energy at night and transfers it to the system during the day, depending on the needs of the house.

A two-tariff or multi-tariff electricity meter is designed to account for electricity consumption at different times of the day, which allows you to pay for kilowatts consumed at night at a lower rate

The only problem that arises with a heat accumulator is the high price of industrial models of these devices. Many craftsmen make such devices on their own. To automate the inclusion of heating elements, you can use a time relay, the flow of hot water from the storage tank is also automated.

Really noticeable energy savings when using a double tariff can only be obtained with significant amounts of nightly energy consumption.

The use of a special thermal accumulator allows you to heat water for heating at night and pay for electricity at a cheaper “night” rate

Interesting information about the use of multi-tariff electricity meters is contained in the video:

Saving on water

Counters. After installation of counters cold and hot water costs can be reduced by a third or even 2-3 times. This happens not only because in this case we begin to use water more carefully, but also because often, in fact, we spend less water than according to the standards.

Economical toilet flush button. The toilet cistern can be fitted with an economical flush button that flushes up to 50% less water. Because the average family uses the drain dozens of times a day, you can save over 10,000 liters of water a year.

Turn off the water when not in use. Do not leave the water open if you are away on business or not using it at the moment.Even if water does not cost you anything, you need to take care of earthly resources.

Use a glass when brushing your teeth. When using water, for example, when brushing your teeth, it is not necessary to keep the faucet open. For example, in 2-3 minutes with an open tap, about 20-30 liters of water flow away. Fill a glass with water and use this water to rinse your mouth and toothbrush.

When using the washing machine, load it completely.

Don't run it half empty. Gather enough dirty laundry to load the machine up to the maximum load. At the maximum load, you will, accordingly, spend less water and electricity.

Lever mixers. In the presence of a lever mixer on the tap, up to 5 liters of water are saved at a time, since a mixed jet is immediately supplied and you do not have to spend liters of water to set the temperature.

Washing dishes vs dishwasher. If you have a dishwasher, then you should give preference to it, as it consumes up to 10 times less water than when washing by hand. In addition, the dishwasher saves a lot of time.

Shower vs bath. A 10-minute shower consumes up to 1.5-2 times less water than taking a bath. Saving 70-80 liters at a time. And now once again multiply these liters by the number of family members and days in a year. Get a whole lake (drained into the sewer)!

Household appliances class "A". Gradually change household appliances: washing machines and dishwashers to class "A" - they save not only water, but also electricity.

Run water into the sink when you shave. The cost of hot water is several times higher than cold water. In 2-3 minutes of shaving, up to 20 liters of water can be poured out. Fill the sink with warm water and rinse the razor in it.Consumption (including expensive hot) water can be reduced several times. Worry about the hygiene of this method - use any vessel.

Wash dishes in soapy water from the sink. Washing dirty dishes under a strong jet takes, on average, over 100 liters at a time. Pour soapy water into the sink and wash dishes in it. Worry about the hygiene of this method - use, for example, a basin.

Fix all leaks. From a dripping tap flows 20-25 liters of water per day or 5-10 thousand liters per year. Up to 200 liters per day, or 73,000 liters per year, flows out of a leaking tap. From a leaking toilet bowl can leak up to 2,000 liters per day or 730,000 liters per year. Have pity on our planet and your wallet.

Shower diffuser. If you install a more economical diffuser with a smaller hole size on the shower instead of a conventional diffuser, you can save up to 50% of water, i.e. 30-40 liters per shower.

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Using a magnet to save money

Older models do not have a seal that prevents magnetization. However, this does not eliminate the risk that a test group will appear in the private sector, which will check the level of magnetization of the meter. Factory devices have a neutral magnetic field, and those on which the trick with a magnet was used have a modified

Therefore, this method should be used with caution.

To change the readings of the device, you need to use only strong magnets - neodymium. They pay for themselves easily: small parts in a set of 20 pcs. cost about 1000 rubles.Neodymium magnets are sold in a special tight case, which is no coincidence: magnetic elements are easily attracted to iron from a distance of 30 cm or less. To disconnect the magnetic strip from the iron, it is necessary that there is fabric or polypropylene between these elements.

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Saving on a microwave oven

Consumed Power, W	Work per day, hours	Work per month, hours	Cost per hour, rub.	Cost per day, rub.	Cost per month, rub.	Working hours, %	Max. cost per day
1000	0,25	7,5	3,5	0,875	26,25	1,04	84

According to my estimates, the microwave runs for about 15 minutes a day. This is just for warming up. I can’t imagine how to cook in it, the dishes have no taste.

With this use, the cost of money is about 25 rubles. per month. A penny, but even they will try to save.

How to reduce microwave consumption

1. Defrost. It is better to think over everything in advance, and get the meat 3-4 hours before cooking. Or put it under running hot water. And to exclude the use of defrosting.

2. Cook only on gas. It is cheaper, especially if the apartment does not have a gas meter.

3. Cook on a fire. Yes, yes, if you have a private house, a brazier, firewood is harvested, then you can get together with your family at least every day in the summer and cook dinner.

How to cut electricity costs?

There are many effective methods to help save on electricity:

• Cover pots and pans with lids when cooking. This reduces heat loss by a factor of three, which means that less energy will be spent on heating.
• If you have clothes that should only be ironed at low temperature, then it is better to iron them after turning off the iron.
• If air conditioning is installed in the room, its filters and fans should be cleaned regularly.
• To heat a small amount of water, it is better to use an electric kettle rather than an electric stove. And in the future, you need to develop the habit of boiling only the amount of water that is needed at the moment.

You should think about installing a special two-tariff meter, which allows you to save electricity at night. Installing such a meter pays off within a year.

Universal Savings Tips

Learn to unplug unused electrical appliances from the mains. Besides the fact that they will not waste electricity in vain, there is less risk of damage during a thunderstorm, accidents and other situations when there is interference or high voltage on the network. In addition, it is generally dangerous to leave switched on devices for a long time unattended, even if they are in idle mode.

To make it convenient to turn off devices, use carriers (extension cords, pilots) with a switch. In addition, there is a power indicator and protection against overloads and power surges.

When purchasing devices, find out if the settings are saved when they are disconnected from the network. Is it really so difficult for manufacturers to make a microwave save time when the power goes out?

In conclusion, I publish an Excel file, substituting data for each device in the first two columns (power, W and operating time per day, hours), you can automatically calculate the consumption of each device.

And then add up all the values, and compare with reality.

• Power consumption calculation tables

Proper use of household appliances as a way to save energy

It is possible to reduce the number of kilowatts consumed without limiting the operating time of household appliances. Their use simply needs to be rationalized.

You can reduce the electricity consumption of a washing machine by washing things in large volumes, namely in the amount of the maximum allowable number of kilograms declared by the manufacturer.

Not every person knows that the answer to the question of how to save electricity at home is not as complicated as it seems. Indeed, for this it is enough to turn off all household appliances from the network at night, to ensure that chargers do not remain in sockets after work is completed. All it is necessary to do this, because even at a time when the devices are not working, the consumption of electricity does not completely stop.

Equipment to reduce electricity consumption

There are many different devices that, according to manufacturers, can reduce energy consumption by almost half. But there is no scientific basis for their effectiveness. What kind of energy saving device really works?

Lighting elements with motion sensors are an excellent solution for such premises as corridors, as well as for adjacent areas. These devices do not allow wasted electricity.

Alternative energy sources such as solar panels, windmills or water generators are becoming increasingly popular. True, it is almost impossible to install such a device in an apartment. Each of these types requires not only monetary costs, but also appropriate natural conditions and areas. Residents of high-rise buildings can use solar-powered chargers for phones and tablets to save electricity.

How to reduce the number of kilowatts used without investment

In order for utilities not to hit the pocket, activities should be open to all for saving energy:

• When leaving a room, even for a few minutes, be sure to turn off the lights. This rule for the whole family should be brought to automatism.
• Before turning on the air conditioner, make sure that all windows and doors in the room are closed. This will help to cool the room faster and, as a result, reduce the duration of the device.
• Every time after using the vacuum cleaner, it must be cleaned. A machine with a full waste bin is less productive and consumes at least 10% more energy.
• Iron clothes in large batches after spraying them with water. This advice helps not only save electricity, but also greatly facilitates the process.
• To speed up cooking on the electric stove, use containers with lids.

How to upgrade your home to pay less for electricity

The question of how to save electricity in an apartment has many answers, one of which will be the modernization of housing

When making repairs in the house, you should pay due attention to the wiring and, if necessary, replace it.

When planning lighting in living rooms, you should resort to zoning. To do this, work areas must be equipped with additional spotlights. Thus, there will be no need to turn on a massive chandelier when working or reading.

Installing adjustable light switches will allow you to adjust the light to different needs and reduce its consumption.

Saving energy is a whole range of measures, following which will help to significantly reduce costs. for utilities.

Saving on heat

Heat meters. As a rule, the largest share of expenses in the monthly receipt is for heating. They say that in fact, almost half of the thermal energy is wasted, that is, it does not reach us. They also say that you can install a heat meter. As a rule, the heat meter is placed on the entrance or house, so you need to resolve this issue with the HOA or the management company.

The following points will concern those who (additionally) heat their homes with electricity.

Windows and doors. A high-quality front door, high-quality windows can save up to 30% of heat. Windows are recommended to be replaced with metal-plastic three-dimensional ones, since they let the cold into the house least of all. An uninsulated balcony door is comparable to a hole in the wall.

Thermometer at home. You can install a thermometer at home to track changes in the thermal atmosphere of the house; If the temperature rises, the heating consumption can also be reduced.

Description of "magic boxes" that save electricity

Smart meters, which were established by law, are popularly called "magic boxes" because of the possibility of self-transfer of data to inspection services and automatic power outages in case of system non-payment.

There are no indications on the device, and the "magic box" when connected to the network displays 6-7 modes with the visualization of numbers. At the same time, many consumers doubt the exact algorithm of the operation of such devices.

The cost of installing such a meter is on average 6000-15000 thousand rubles.The operation algorithm of the device requires careful study, since most consumers have not yet mastered the principle of its operation and obtaining data without taking account readings.

Energy saving: day and night tariff

Today, not all users are aware that electricity consumption may depend on the time of day. Many do not even know that the bulk of electricity will be consumed during the day. At night, most of the enterprises that generate energy can run idle. That is why the energy that is generated at night will cost much less. It is especially useful to know about this for those who have electric heating installed.

Those who have electric heating installed must use a two-tariff meter. It has two metering mechanisms and a relay that will switch the device. Thanks to the relay, the device will switch the device to one position or another.

House

Let's start with the apartment. It has long been established that the consumption of electricity over the weekend is twice the consumption during all weekdays. The peak of electricity consumption, analysts say "from the light", falls on Sunday morning. Most of the "consumers" of electricity in the apartment are concentrated in the kitchen. Note that all imported energy-saving equipment is divided into categories from A to G. The most economical category is A. It costs more, but in five years it saves an amount 2-3 times higher than the cost of the equipment itself.

1. Hood. The average consumption is 0.3-0.8 kW/h. If the equipment is operated at low power, the savings will be up to 30%. The habitual constant inclusion of the hood at maximum power is considered by experts in household appliances to be irrational.

2. Fridge. Daily electricity consumption is 0.8-2 kW/day. Reducing consumption by up to 20% is quite simple: the equipment should be in the coolest place so that it is not exposed to sunlight. The rear wall of the refrigerator should be installed at a distance of 10-15 cm from the wall, which will facilitate the operation of the compressor. In addition, many modern refrigerators have an "economy mode" function. Ice on the walls of the refrigerator and freezer increases energy costs by 15-20%.

3. An electric stove and an electric oven consume 0.5-3 kW / h. With proper use, energy costs can be reduced by 30%. To do this, when using the stove, it is necessary to use dishes whose diameter is equal to or greater than the diameter of the burner. In addition, the burner and oven must be turned off ten minutes before the dish is cooked.

4. Washing machine. Consumption - from 2 to 5 kW / h per wash. If the machine is designed for 3 kg of laundry, you need to load exactly the same amount, no less and no more. Overloading and underloading increase energy consumption. You can use a washing temperature 10 degrees lower than recommended. Also, in most cases, you can refuse to pre-wash. Energy savings - up to 25%.

5. Electric kettle. Consumption on average from 100 to 500 W for heating one liter of water. It is logical that it is much more economical to heat up a mug several times than to boil a liter of water several times. This can save up to 10% electricity.

6. The TV, although it consumes a little (50 - 150 W / h in operating mode), but here it all depends on the time of its operation. Depending on the brand of equipment, it accumulates from 1 to 4 kW / h per day.

5% energy savings can be obtained by turning off unused electrical appliances from the sockets. The "sleep" mode of technology pulls the lion's share of electricity. For example, an average computer consumes 350 watts per hour. That is, like 3-4 hundred-watt incandescent lamps. It's no secret that many desktop computers work around the clock. According to IDGC of Siberia, turning off unused devices from the network will save up to 100 kW/h per year, or from 500 to 1,500 rubles.

No. 5. Smart House

To make life more comfortable and at the same time save resources, it is possible to equip the house with smart systems and technology, thanks to which it is already possible today:

• set the temperature in each room;
• automatically lower the temperature in the room if no one is in it;
• turn on and off the light depending on the presence of a person in the room;
• adjust the level of illumination;
• automatically turn on and off ventilation depending on the state of the air;
• automatically open and close windows to let cold or warm air into the house;

• automatically open and close blinds to create the required level of lighting in the room.

Is it possible to save on gas

Gas consumption is not the most expensive item in utility bills, it is a fairly economical type of fuel, but it can also be spent many times more efficiently and pay less for consumption. There are several ways to reduce gas consumption:

1. The most reliable method is to install a counter.Without metering devices, payment is made according to standards that are overstated: according to them, each tenant spends 10 cubic meters of gas without a geyser, and if it is available, 26.2 cubic meters per month.
2. If you have a geyser, you can use economical nozzles for showers and taps.
3. Replace the geyser with a wick with an automatic model. The first has a gas overrun per month of up to 20 cubic meters, that is, the money literally burns with a blue flame.
4. In a private house, it is necessary to insulate walls and windows and install a boiler with an automatic thermostat. You can also think about purchasing a condensing gas boiler - compared to a conventional one, it saves up to 35% of fuel.
5. During cooking, it is necessary to place dishes on a burner of a suitable size so as not to heat the air unnecessarily.

In apartments, gas consumption is reduced mainly to cooking and heating water, so installing a meter will be the most effective method of saving.

No. 8. Water supply and sewerage

Ideally, an energy-saving house should receive water from a well located under the dwelling. But when the water lies at great depths or its quality does not meet the requirements, such a solution has to be abandoned.

It is better to pass domestic wastewater through a recuperator and take heat from them. For wastewater treatment, you can use a septic tank, where the transformation will be carried out by anaerobic bacteria. The resulting compost is a good fertilizer.

To save water It would be nice to reduce the volume of drained water. In addition, it is possible to implement a system where the water used in the bathroom and sink is used to flush the toilet.

No. 1. Energy Saving House Design

The dwelling will be as economical as possible if it was designed taking into account all energy-saving technologies. It will be more difficult, more expensive to remake an already built house, and it will be difficult to achieve the expected results. The project is developed by experienced specialists, taking into account the requirements of the customer, but it must be remembered that the set of solutions used must, first of all, be cost-effective. An important point is to take into account the climatic features of the region.

As a rule, houses in which they live permanently are made energy-saving, so the task of saving heat, maximizing the use of natural light, etc., comes first. The project should take into account individual requirements, but it is better if the passive house is as compact as possible, i.e. cheaper to maintain.

Different options may meet the same requirements. The joint decision-making of the best architects, designers and engineers made it possible to create a universal energy-saving frame house even at the stage of developing the building plan (read more here). The unique design combines all cost-effective offers:

• thanks to the technology of SIP panels, the structure has high strength;
• a decent level of thermal and sound insulation, as well as the absence of cold bridges;
• the construction does not require the usual expensive heating system;
• using frame panels, the house is built very quickly and is characterized by a long service life;
• the premises are compact, comfortable and convenient during their subsequent operation.

As an alternative, aerated concrete blocks can be used to build load-bearing walls, insulating the structure from all sides and resulting in a large "thermos". Wood is often used as the most environmentally friendly material.

Why save electricity

In our country, due to the habit of the population to use everything to the maximum, the primary need to save electricity is the desire to save the budget. This factor is importantbecause the money saved can be used to make pleasant and necessary purchases.

In addition to the above fact, saving natural resources is simply necessary to protect the environment. If everyone spends as much electricity as possible, then the ecological system of the globe simply cannot withstand the load. In European countries, the primary desire of people in the matter of saving is precisely the desire to preserve and protect nature. Each individually must draw up an action plan, thanks to which receipts for payment will become much smaller amounts.

The essence of the "generous" offer

There was no scientific explanation. All household electrical appliances consume active electrical energy, the consumption of which is calculated by household meters, and we pay for it.

Our washing machines and dishwashers, vacuum cleaners, refrigerators are equipped with engines that use active electricity, and load it into the network - reactive (parasitic). It is from this component that all kinds of "economists" are called upon to save, compensating for the reactive load with the help of a capacitor and some patented innovative solutions.

According to the manufacturers, the device performs the following functions:

• protects against voltage surges in the network;
• converts reactive electricity into active;
• saves electricity.

To understand the principle of operation of the device, let's try to open the case. Inside "innovative devices", as a rule, are found:

• board with several resistors;
• LEDs (from 2 to 3) indicating that the device is connected to the network;
• power supply, for LEDs;
• diode bridge;
• black box - a film capacitor with a capacity of up to 5 microfarads (these were set to compensate for reactive energy for 40 W fluorescent lamps).

The capacitor of the specified capacity is not capable of performing the declared functions. No innovative devices were noticed. Even if the “economy” is connected to the network, this will not affect the readings of the meter, which reacts only to the active load.

Enterprises really pay not only for active electricity, but also for reactive power, which creates an additional load on the power grid. For them, devices are installed that compensate for unproductive costs. KRM (reactive power compensators) are circuits of capacitors of a strictly defined capacity, corresponding to the load from specific equipment. For household consumers, such devices are not produced.

Energy Saving Devices

With the development of modern technologies, devices have appeared that help to significantly save electricity. This includes various remote and automatic switches, relays, transformers and much more. These miracles of technology were created specifically to reduce utility bills. Thanks to these devices, energy savings increase by 8-10 times.

Their job is to be able to program blackouts for a specific time. Usually, the timer has a limit of ten seconds to ten minutes. In addition, such devices are very often equipped with microphones, and their activation comes from a certain sound. It is also possible to install twilight switches that react to the onset of darkness.

Today, saving electricity is not difficult and depends only on your desire. In addition to the above methods, there are also a lot of other tips used by the people. The most important thing is to remember why you are doing it. And the use of all methods in the aggregate will help reduce the cash costs for paying utility bills by several times.