The energy transition towards renewable energies is a priority that all the countries of the world should have. However, being a costly and time-consuming process, it can be accompanied by a good improvement in energy efficiency that helps to save on raw materials, reduce pollution and save on costs.
Responsible consumption based on energy saving it is key to improving energy efficiency. In addition, it contributes by reducing pollution and helps us in the fight against climate change. What recommendations are there for improving energy efficiency?
Energy efficiency
At the same time that we are heading towards the energy transition with renewables, we are improving the energy efficiency of the appliances using only the energy we need. In this way it is possible to improve the quality of life of citizens, reduce electricity and gas bills and reduce the negative effects on the environment.
With good management and concern for energy in homes and an improvement in efficiency we can save up to 22% on the bill. In addition, we contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gases that the Paris Agreement pursues and that the planet needs so much to improve the world's climate.
In order to improve energy efficiency and reduce impacts on the environment, we must not do too much or change our lifestyle. It is only the small gestures of everyday life that make it important. It is true that a large part of energy efficiency depends on the advantages or improvements that the energy industries put at the service of the citizen, but the way in which we use the facilities and appliances of our home does depend on us.
Recommendations to improve energy efficiency
One of the examples of high energy efficiency in homes is natural gas heating. Due to its great calorific value, it reduces the amount of energy that is necessary to obtain the same result. We can also use some gestures to reduce consumption and pay less on bills. These gestures include checking that the radiators do not have air inside, closing the keys of those who are in empty rooms; purging them if necessary when winter arrives and not blocking them with furniture or clothing will improve their performance.
In addition, we can achieve savings on the bill by reducing the use of gas. That should be the priority; rather than improve, reduce. With good thermal glazing on the walls and ceiling and a good hermetic seal, we can reduce gas consumption. If we have individual gas heating, it is interesting to use a temperature regulation system with a thermostat. 20º during the day and 16-18º at night are sufficient. Each additional grade will cost between 5% and 8% energy.
Energy efficiency is a concept that includes many types of actions that help save and improve air quality, such as taking advantage of the sun's energy, raising the blinds, or with good thermal insulation. Gas appliances are highly efficient, especially if we choose class A over class G. Energy efficiency must be stated on the product label.
Gases and emissions in transport
Using our vehicle also emits greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Natural gas vehicles are quite efficient compared to conventional transportation. Due to the high prices of fuel today, we can spend the same amount of money on a natural gas vehicle and it will be able to travel twice as far as a gasoline one and 56% more than a diesel one.
What we have to keep in mind is that this is energy efficiency and not renewable energy. That is, natural gas may be more efficient, but it is also a limited fossil fuel on the planet and not renewable. Natural gas also pollutes and is also depleted. The amount of natural gas in the world is much less than oil or coal.
The main thing to save is insulation; Windows with pvc frame, well-insulated drawers and adequate glazing. The same with walls and ceilings, it is necessary to isolate before moving on to other measures. After changing to LEDs those areas where the light spends more hours on: dining room, kitchen and some room The appliances when they are changed look for the maximum efficiency or the second level of efficiency.
Besides having the adequate electrical power and time discrimination.
In winter, lower blinds when the sun goes down and in summer in the hours of maximum heat you also have to lower them at least half and completely in rooms where you do not enter.
There are many things to do, but in my case in 2 years I have gone from an average consumption of 260kwh to 200 today, that is, the decrease in power to 3,45 and the hourly discrimination mean that there are months in which I pay less from € 35.
Greetings and good energy!