Tips
to save
Energy
10 tips to save energy every day
Did you know that small daily gestures and relevant decisions can help you save up to hundreds of euros annually in energy? Here are 10 #SmartLiving tips that you can share with your friends, so everyone can start saving today.
01. the last one turns off the light
Make it a habit to turn off the light whenever you leave a room you won't be returning soon.
02. be the genie of the lamps
Replace traditional bulbs with energy-saving bulbs and or fluorescent bulbs. The latter last approximately 2 years and consume about 35% less energy.
03. like a dripping tap
Even if they are not being used, if the stand-by light is on, the equipment continues to consume energy and increase the electricity bill. Therefore, do not leave appliances connected in stand-by mode, if you are not going to use them soon.
04. EFFICIENCY IS the BEST TREND
When purchasing any appliance, always choose the models with the highest energy efficiency. The initial investment may be higher, but the future savings will be long term.
05. the charger is not a Wall decoration
After charging the phone, tablet or battery of any other gadget, do not leave the chargers in the sockets, because they will continue to use energy.
06. LET THE SUNSHINE
In summer, keep the curtains and blinds drawn so as not to let the heat in, and in winter do the opposite, so that the sun warms the house.
07. until it doesn't fit a spoon of coffee
Use the dishwasher only when it is full. Adhere to the bi-hourly rate, schedule the machines to work exclusively at night and watch your electricity bill go down.
08. the refrigerator door it's not the disco door
The refrigerator is one of the appliances that uses the most energy in a home, so avoid opening and closing your door many times in a row, choosing instead to remove or store everything you need at once.
09. TOO HOT TO BE "COOLD"
Do not put food that is still hot or warm in the refrigerator; otherwise the refrigerator will have to consume more energy to cool them effectively. The thermostat should never be below 3ºC, since very low temperatures contribute to an excessive and unnecessary energy production.
10. SAY YES TO #SMARTLIVING
Switch to Yes Energy and sign up for a personalized #SmartLiving tariff, suited to your consumption profile. At the end of each month you will see the savings.
Tips
to save
Gas
10 original ways to save energy
Small daily gestures and easy decisions can help you save up to hundreds of euros annually on your Gas bill.
Here are 10 #SmartLiving tips to share with your friends, so everyone can start saving today.
01. Being efficient in the kitchen is an art.
Use gas for as little time as possible. Before lighting the gas stove or oven, prepare everything: chopped vegetables, sauteed, seasoned fish and meat.
02. The right burner.
Always cook on a burner suitable for the size of the pan. Choosing a large burner for a small pot doesn't make it cook faster. In fact, smaller gas burners consume up to 10% less gas.
03. Don't put too much water
It is not worth using a large amount of water for a small amount of dough, for example. The amount of boiling water must be optimized to reduce the time it takes to cook food.
04. Forget your team, the best flame is blue!
The flame color must be blue. If the color of the flame is yellow or orange it could mean that your stove has blocked air or gas passages. This means that you are burning more gas than you are using in cooking.
05. The best thing is to "hold on" the pressure!
Whenever possible, cook in pressure cookers. You need less gas to heat and cook food faster. Its use allows energy savings of up to 15%.
06. Cook in "automatic" mode.
Turn off the stove just before cooking time. This is the “automatic” mode that all pans allow. The accumulated heat will take care of finishing the cooking. The same goes for the oven.
07. Be patient, wait!
If you choose to cook in the oven, be patient. Avoid opening the door to check that the food is cooked. Every time you do, you're wasting up to 20% of your energy.
08. A "running" shower!
Avoid immersion baths, however desirable they may be, they mean an unsustainable consumption of water and gas. For efficient consumption, efficient behavior is required: a quick shower is more ecological and your wallet will appreciate it.
09. Isolate, isolate, isolate!
If your home's heating system is gas, it is important to ensure good thermal insulation. What does that mean? Caulked windows and doors, efficient framing and double glazing. The idea is to retain the temperature and not let your investment in comfort literally slip away through doors and windows.
10. Maintenance of equipment up to date
