Electric.ie May/June 2021

56 ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 10 tips to reduce our environmental impact and increase energy efficiency T he main key to reducing environmental impact and fighting climate change is trying to be more energy- efficient. The International Day of Energy Efficiency was born in 1998 with the aim of educating the population to make more sustainable uses of energy. In addition to all the measures taken by Governments and by companies, citizens like you can also take action on the matter so that we can move forward and make changes with just a few simple gestures. Rointe, a leading company in the electric heating sector, offers you a series of tips that you can put into practice to protect the planet and help you become the best at energy-efficiency: Here are 10 tips: • Equipment maintenance: Cleaning filters or embedded dirt is very useful when it comes to saving energy. You allow your products and devices to breathe and function at their best. • Equipment renewal: The use of obsolete equipment can increase energy consumption. Therefore, the purchase of new appliances with energy efficiency A + ratings means you’ve chosen the most energy-efficient product, ർ Taking care of the planet is everyone’s job, but at Rointe they pay special attention to all kinds of environmental impact. That’s why they work hard every day to be better at protecting our planet. The recent International Energy Efficiency Day gives a great opportunity for Rointe to tell you what small daily actions you can carry out to reduce your energy footprint without affecting your quality of life. Rointe lowering your energy bills and reducing the impact on the environment. • Control the temperature of fridges, heating devices and air conditioners: These electrical devices consume a significant percentage of the electricity in homes. Therefore, it is very important to correctly regulate temperature to balance comfort with consumption. • Saving water: It is preferable to take a shower instead of a bath and try to reduce the use of hot water as much as possible. The installation of aerators in taps or volumetric reducers in the shower can be very useful. Installing a thermostatic mixing valve with your water heater can also increase the volume of hot water available, without impacting energy-efficiency. • Sustainable mobility: Reducing personal vehicle use and instead, using public transport, electric vehicles, car shares or walking to your destination helps to keep traffic congestion lower and reduces fuel consumption, which in turn reduces air pollution. • Use of natural light: During daylight hours, we must try to make the most of sunlight in our day to day to avoid unnecessary use of artificial light.