Heating usually takes a bit more than half of domestic energy consumption; electricity (without heating) about one third, and warm water about one fifth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learn to take quick showers and avoid unnecessary use of warm water. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Small measures can impact your domestic carbon footprint decisively:
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- Maintain reasonable room temperature. Reduction of indoor temperature with one degree will decrease energy consumption by 5%. The best indoor temperature for health and comfort is 21\u201322 degrees. A temperature below this is sufficient for the bedroom. Choosing the recommended indoor temperature will reduce indoor air symptoms, dryness, static electricity, heating costs and emissions. <\/li>
- It is a good idea to reduce the temperature of a vacant room as well as the entire home when not present. Automation, such as an away-from-home switch, makes heating control easier. <\/li>
- Fast and effective ventilation by opening windows and doors is a better alternative than having a window ajar for a long time. It is not recommendable to open windows when using a mechanical ventilation system. <\/li>
- Ensure appropriate ventilation adjustments<\/a>, change filters once a year, and vacuum the filters half way before the change. Adjust ventilation power to avoid mustiness. <\/li>
- Ensure that insulation in windows and doors<\/a> is in order. Draught increases the sense of cold and heat loss. <\/li>
- Thick curtains prevent heat from radiating out. <\/li>
- Do not cover radiators with curtains or furniture, because that will prevent them from heating the room properly. <\/li>
- Learn to take quick showers and avoid unnecessary use of warm water. Abundant showering increases the risk of dampness, particularly in older buildings. Use of a timer, such as an hour glass or the kitchen timer, may help estimate the time spent in the shower. Two (2) minutes of showering uses 1 kWh of energy. With the same amount of energy you can use the refrigerator for 40 hours! <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
More and more municipalities and energy companies are choosing low-carbon energy production solutions, which will reduce the carbon footprint of electricity and heating for living. If your home is part of a district heat network, check your energy company website to learn which fuel is used to produce thermal energy. If the company has a large carbon footprint, you may want to start using geothermal heating or try and impact the company\u2019s source of energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read about technical measures:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
- Repair comprehensively and save<\/a>. <\/li>
- Choose water-saving fixtures and save water. <\/a> <\/li>
- Monitor your electricity consumption and choose the best energy class AAA.<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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