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Catalogue of Local Solutions
Saving Electricity Behaviour
Using natural light when possible
Switch off lights when they're not in use
Periodical refrigerator defrosting
Turn off equipment not in use
Placed refrigerator on distance from heat equipment and sun light
Turn off the standby
Saving Electricity Investments
Changing light bulbs to LED
Buy efficient equipment that fits you needs
Search for the power leaks/thieves
Replace old energy consumption equipment (reftigerator, kitchen stove etc)
Saving Heat Behaviour
Wash dishes in a separate container, not under a running tap
Switch off the oven a few minutes before cooking time runs out
Keep doors and windows closed, ventilate well in 10 min
Lower indoor temperature (for very hot flats)
Shorter bath
Saving Heat Investment
Install radiator reflectors
Draught proofing, Search the heat leaks and stop them
Change to well insulating and tight Windows, repair, draught-proof and add extra layer of glass
Insulate ceilings
Insulate walls
Insulation to the ground/cold basement
Stop the losses in the heating system (pipe insulation etc.)
Regulate the heat
Automatic temperature controllers on radiators (thermostats)
Air heat recuperation (ventilation with air-air heat exchanger)
Aerators for water consumption
Water saving shower heads
Shorter waiting time for hot water
Use Renewable Energy
Using black water barrels left under the sun for hot water
Solar collectors for water heating
Solar PV for local use, low volt
Solar PV for grid connection
Biomass heating (wood boiler, firewood)
Biomass heating (wood boiler, wood pellets)
Saving Heat Investments
Solution
Regulate the heat
Saving
(Typical Example)
1500 kWh/year
Saving Explained
Change the regulation of the heat supply to be depending on the weather.
Investment
400 €
Investment explained (if any)
More information
Read also
Install radiator reflectors
Draught proofing, Search the heat leaks and stop them
Change to well insulating and tight Windows, repair, draught-proof and add extra layer of glass
Insulate ceilings
Insulate walls
Insulation to the ground/cold basement
Stop the losses in the heating system (pipe insulation etc.)
Regulate the heat
Automatic temperature controllers on radiators (thermostats)
Air heat recuperation (ventilation with air-air heat exchanger)
Aerators for water consumption
Water saving shower heads
Shorter waiting time for hot water
Saving Heat Investments
