4 Facts You May Not Have Known About Energy Conservation

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1. Google is polluting the world.

An average question requires 0.0003 joules of energy and emits around 0.2 grammes of carbon dioxide. Despite the belief that the internet is a “cloud,” it really relies on millions of physical servers in data centres around the world that are connected by miles of subsea cables, switches, and routers, all of which require a significant amount of energy to operate. As they burn fossil fuels, many of these energy sources leak carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

2. A microwave uses 50% less energy as compared to an oven

Yes, microwave ovens consume up to 80 percent less energy than conventional ovens. In addition to conserving energy, microwave ovens often cook food more quickly and emit less heat, allowing you to save money on air conditioning expenditures during the summer. However, microwaves are not suitable for all cooking methods. For instance, they can cook meals inconsistently and cannot brown food. Microwaves are particularly useful for reheating small quantities and leftovers.

3. 75% of the electricity used to power home electronics is consumed while the products are turned off.

75% of the electricity required to power home gadgets in the average home is consumed while the devices are switched off. The typical desktop computer consumes 80 watts of power whereas the average laptop consumes 20 watts. A Sony PlayStation 3 consumes around 200 watts and almost the same amount while idle. Unplug electrical gadgets when they are not in use in order to preserve energy.

4. LEDs are very energy efficient and cheap too.

LED lighting consumes almost 75% less energy than incandescent lighting. At low power levels, the disparity is considerably more pronounced. The light output of 11- to 12-watt LED flood lamps is equivalent to that of a 50-watt incandescent bulb. To preserve energy, our homes and businesses should be outfitted with LED lighting.

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