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Save energy when using heat

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  • By 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron
Conserve not only money, but also natural resources with the following Green Tips:

General awareness
- Create an awareness of the need for energy conservation with children.
- Be aware of the need for energy conservation at home, the workplace, hotels, etc

Heaters and radiators:
In households 80 percent of energy costs can be contributed to heating systems.
- A one-degree Celsius decrease to household heating temperatures can save six percent of the energy used for heating. To adjust to the lower temperature consider wearing warmer clothing.
- In the evening, two hours before bed, lower the temperature by five-degrees Celsius.
- During the day, keep doors closed to rooms that can be kept at a cooler temperature. Avoid keeping rooms too cool, or they will become damp. Recommended temperatures are:
     o Bedrooms -- 16° C - 18° C
     o Living-room, dining-room and children's-room - approximately 21° C
- To ventilate correctly, open windows several times a day for a few minutes. This provided fresh air, but does not allow walls and floors to cool down.
- Do not put furniture or drapes in front of the radiator; otherwise the thermostat will not measure the correct temperature of the room.
- Check for leaky windows or doors which will cause heat losses.
- Make use of rollo-blinds to help keep heat in and close them in the evening.