LETTERS: Some people believe that electricity usage may increase due to more time spent at home during this lockdown.
Therefore, we need to be aware of how to monitor and manage the usage of electrical appliances to reduce energy wastage. This includes switching off appliances when they are not in use.
People also need to be conscious about using high-energy consuming appliances such as shower water heaters, air-conditioners, washing machines and lighting.
Since Tenaga Nasional Bhd has smart meters, we can determine a level of usage to minimise charges. We can also look at the data usage via the myTNB app.
Other measures include switching off computers after use and stopping the charging of laptops after a full charge.
Don't forget to switch off speakers, printers and scanners after you're done.
Ensure doors, windows and air outlets are tightly closed while using the air-conditioner so cold air does not escape the room.
Use a fan to cool the room so the thermostat of the air-conditioner can be set between 24° and 26° Celsius to ensure efficient use of electricity.
Set a timer on the air-conditioner to save energy. Before sleeping, set it to auto-switch off a few hours later.
Clean air-conditioner filters to optimise the cooling process. Dirty filters block the airflow and reduce the efficiency of air-conditioners.
Use natural light to reduce lighting costs.
Using warm or hot water to do the washing, preferably with a full load, may consume more energy as it takes time to heat up.
Bulbir Singh
Seremban, Negri Sembilan
The views expressed in this article are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect those of the New Straits Times