There are numerous manuals on the subject of "Saving energy in the home". The Federal Environment Agency's (UBA) comprehensive guide on the subject is a manual with many helpful tips on how electricity can already be saved by selecting the right household appliances. After all, whether it's the washing machine or the tumble dryer, or the refrigerator with freezer compartment, the stove or the dishwasher, many of the appliances mentioned are still powered by electricity produced from fossil fuels. For this reason, the topic of "saving energy in the home" is becoming an even more important task in everyday life, with the aim of not only saving costs.
After an introduction to the topics of "climate protection" and "electricity consumption in the home," the guidebook describes what to look for when purchasing new household appliances. For example, consumers should not only look at the energy efficiency classes, but also take a look at their personal needs and select appliances that fit their requirements. Perhaps not every TV in the household needs to have a high screen diagonal, and the cooling volume in the refrigerator should also be calculated for the people living in the household. Therefore, the tip: When choosing new household appliances, always pay attention to the "absolute consumption" of the devices, which is specified as "annual energy consumption".
Another chapter of the Federal Environment Agency's brochure deals with the topic of "lighting". From the description of the illuminants "bulb," "lamp" and "luminaire," to definitions of terms such as "kelvin," "lumen," "lux" and others, consumers receive tips on the correct disposal of defective illuminants or on how to read lamp packaging correctly. In the chapter "Electricity guzzlers on the track" readers learn where and how much electricity is unnecessarily produced in idle mode and what they can do about it without having to forego comfort in everyday life. The guide also explains how consumers can use an energy cost meter to track down electricity thieves and save a lot of electricity and money by making small changes to their everyday habits.
Source: UBA
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