Household economy
5 steps
The bill of energy electric tem se tornado a desafio for muitas famílias, especialmente with the increase of the tarifas and the use crescente of appliances of high demanda. Reduce the consumption of energy not apenas economiza money, mas also contribui for the sustentabilidade. Below, você encontrará tips práticas, explicações sobre the main consumidores of energy and estratégias for otimizar the use of recursos without comprometer the conforto.
Why is the electricity bill getting higher?
The increase of the bill of energy pode ser atribuído the fatores as use excessivo of appliances elétricos, equipment antigos or ineficientes, reajustes tarifários and habits of consumption inadequados. Identify the main responsáveis pelo consumption é the primeiro passo for implementar mudanças eficazes.
Appliances that consume the most energy
Alguns eletrodomésticos and equipment são responsáveis por a parcela significativa of the consumption residencial. São eles: shower electric, ar-condicionado, refrigerator, machines of wash and dry clothes, and equipment in modo of espera.
How to save energy in everyday life
Adotar habits simples pode gerar economias significativas. Take advantage of the luz natural, mantenha the refrigerator bem vedada, use the modo economy of eletrodomésticos and evite deixar appliances in standby.
Practical steps to save energy
Simple actions that produce significant results
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1
Substituir light bulbs
Replace light bulbs incandescentes por LED, that consomem até 80% less energy.
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Use the shower economy
Use the posição economy and reduza the time of shower in 5 minutos diários.
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Desligar appliances in standby
Turn off appliances of the outlet when not estiverem in use for avoid consumption fantasma.
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Manter the refrigerator in bom estado
Check the vedação and evite abrir the door with frequência.
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Monitor the consumption
Use apps of monitoramento and calcule the consumption of appliances with the fórmula kWh/month.
Main household energy consumers
| Appliance | Percentage of consumption | Saving tip |
|---|---|---|
| Shower electric | 30% | Use the posição economy and reduza the time of shower |
| Ar-condicionado | 40% | Keep the temperatura entre 23°C and 25°C |
| Refrigerator | 30% | Position in locais ventilados and evite abrir with frequência |
| Machines of wash/dry | 15% | Use cargas completas and opção economy |
| Equipment in standby | 10% | Turn off of the outlet when not estiverem in use |
Important Tips
Use the modo economy of eletrodomésticos
Avoid horários of pico for use of machines of wash and dry
Take advantage of the iluminação natural in ambientes with janelas
Choose eletrodomésticos with selo of efficiency energética
Set goals of savings monthly for medir the impacto of the mudanças
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to common questions.
Which appliances consume the most energy?
The main consumidores of energy são the shower electric (até 30% of the consumption), the ar-condicionado (até 40% in períodos of calor), the refrigerator (cerca of 30% of the consumption), the machines of wash and dry clothes, and the equipment in modo of espera.
Is it worth investing in energy-efficient appliances?
Yes, modelos with selo of efficiency energética (as Procel or Inmetro) podem reduce the consumption in até 40% and ter menor custo of manutenção, embora the investment inicial seja maior.
How can I monitor energy consumption?
Analisar the bill monthly, use apps of monitoramento, calculate the consumption of appliances with the fórmula (Potência in W ÷ 1.000) × hours of use × 30 days = kWh/month and definir goals of savings.
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