Make The Habit: Switch the Light Off!
A recent press note from the Electricity Information Administration (EIA) says that whenever we switch the lights off at our house, we help the environment by saving the Earth not only tons of energy but money as well.
“Residential lighting consumption was about 215 billion kWh, equal to about 15% of all residential electricity consumption. About 311 billion kWh was consumed for lighting by the commercial sector, which includes commercial and institutional buildings and public street and highway lighting, equal to 23% of commercial sector electricity consumption.â€
Whenever lights are turned off, less coal is used. When less coal is used, less energy is burned and less resources are wasted. Whenever less resources are wasted, we also save on the government spending on resources.
It’s a practical, logical thought. When you’re not in the room, switch the light off and teach your kids to do the same so that they can pick up this habit really early on!
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