It is no longer news that the electricity tariff was hiked by between 50% and 100% depending on the location.
It was also reported that the new tariff is also a function of hours of availability of electricity.
It was also reported that the new tariff is also a function of hours of availability of electricity.
The first step is to identify the biggest energy consuming appliances in your home.
A typical home gives the following consumption pattern:
1. Air Conditioning and Heating - 46%
2. Water Heating - 14%
3. Appliances (Fridge, Washing Machine, etc.) -13%
4. Lighting - 19%
5. Other Appliances -13%
1. Air Conditioning and Heating - 46%
2. Water Heating - 14%
3. Appliances (Fridge, Washing Machine, etc.) -13%
4. Lighting - 19%
5. Other Appliances -13%
If you can invest in renewable energy. Solar is a good one, we have good sunshine and this can be converted to energy.
Yes, the initial cost is high, but in the long run, it is a great investment.
Get off the grid periodically and save yourself some money.
Yes, the initial cost is high, but in the long run, it is a great investment.
Get off the grid periodically and save yourself some money.
Here are some tips on how and ways you can save energy and pay less electricity bill.
-Use daylight ☀️☀️ as much as possible.
-Energy saved in the daytime can be used at night.
-Use fan instead of air conditioners where possible.😉
-Use daylight ☀️☀️ as much as possible.
-Energy saved in the daytime can be used at night.
-Use fan instead of air conditioners where possible.😉
Switch off your air conditioners when leaving the room. Yes, switch it off. I will even suggest you switch your air conditioner mode to auto and set to room temperature.
Each LED Bulb you install can save a lot of money over its lifetime. Also switch off light when not in use
Each LED Bulb you install can save a lot of money over its lifetime. Also switch off light when not in use
-Do not put hot or warm food straight into the fridge/freezer.
-Use an electric kettle to boil water instead of an electric cooker. E get why o 😉
-Iron clothing in bulk and not in small quantities at a time. While at it, put off your fridge and freezer for the period.
-Use an electric kettle to boil water instead of an electric cooker. E get why o 😉
-Iron clothing in bulk and not in small quantities at a time. While at it, put off your fridge and freezer for the period.
-Do not leave the water heater on for too long. Make sure your water heater has a good thermostat.
-It is cheaper to cook with natural gas than an electric cooker.
-Use heating appliances with functional thermostats. Why?
To regulate the appliances.
-It is cheaper to cook with natural gas than an electric cooker.
-Use heating appliances with functional thermostats. Why?
To regulate the appliances.
-Keep doors and windows shut when air conditioners are in operation.
-Defrost your freezer regularly to keep it running efficiently.
-Unplug any devices or appliances not in use at any point.
-Defrost your freezer regularly to keep it running efficiently.
-Unplug any devices or appliances not in use at any point.
-Put off the freezer, fridge, electric kettle and electric cooker while the pumping machine is on. You get to save a lot.
The list is inexhaustible. However, discipline is key.
You must set measurable rules in your home and violators must be sanctioned.😀
The list is inexhaustible. However, discipline is key.
You must set measurable rules in your home and violators must be sanctioned.😀
By the way, I got some of these tips from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) website.
So, visit their site for more.
Source: WhatsApp Message
So, visit their site for more.
Source: WhatsApp Message
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