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Most electricity is produced by burning fossil fuels. This releases millions of tonnes of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, causing the enhanced greenhouse effect. This is causing global warming. So saving energy helps the environment.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoYou can save electricity by not buying stuff that uses more electricity. For example, an old style TV uses a fraction of the power of wide screen plasma TV. So first, keep your old TV, and second if you have a TV, turn it off unless you are watching it.
Some more examples:-
Turn your computer off when you are not using it.
Open a window instead of using and air-conditioner.
At work, use a kettle to boil some water only when you need it.
Think about other things that use electricity too. Like factories use a whole lot of electricity to make stuff which you buy and then throw away after a week or two. It's just waste! Don't buy stuff unless its necessary. Before you buy something, a good idea is to wait 1 month, and then see if you still want that thing. Most time you will have completely forgotten about it. So was it necessary?
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∙ 10y agoInsulation slows or prevents the transfer of heat (or in some cases- electricity)
By preventing heat from escaping or from entering, less energy must be used, increasing the efficiency.
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∙ 6y agoInsulation means that less power needs to be used to cool a house in summer, or warm it in winter. This saving in power will usually mean that less fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) are being burnt to generate the energy. Burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide, one of the greenhouse gases.
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∙ 13y agoInsulation doesn't conserve energy. Nature does that. Insulation only controls
how fast energy dissipates into the space surrounding where it's concentrated
right now.
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∙ 14y agoit keeps the energy in one place so it does not have to use more. or go to any other space where there is no insulation and waste energy
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∙ 14y agoinsulation is good because it will help to retain the heat in winter and will also help keep your house cool in the summer.
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∙ 9y agoIf heat energy is lost, you need more heating to replace it. The idea here is to reduce the heat losses.
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Which cells have mitochondria to help create energy?
animals use mitochondria to help create energy
What can one do with plastic windows?
You can use plastic window insulation to conserve energy around the house. It acts as an extra sealant to keep the temperature of the house at a constant.
Energy processing organelles help cells do their what?
The energy produced by energy producing organelles help the rest of the cell's organelles operate normally. The rest of the organelles use the energy (ATP) to do their normal daily functions.
What material you can use for heat insulation in plastic injection mould?
Usually heat insulation plate is used
How do energy rating labels help consumers?
It allows you to compare the average energy use of a particular appliance to the average use for all appliances of that type, and project the cost of energy to operate the appliance.
What type of molecule do whales use for energy storage and insulation?
Whales use fat or lipid molecules for energy and insulation.
What do cells use for energy storage and insulation?
Cells use lipid molecules for energy storage as well as insulation and structuring. These molecules are mostly known in the vernacular as fats although they do encompass more than just traditional fat molecules.
What have chemists done to help people conserve energy?
Chemist have done a lot to help people conserve energy. They have given them other options to get it, and materials and devices to keep it from being leaked and ultimately needing to use more of.
Why do muscle cells use triglycerides for energy instead of carbohydrates?
Muscle cells use triglycerides for energy instead of carbohydrates because triglycerides make energy for storage, insulation, and organ protection
On what appliances would I use an insulation blanket?
Insulation blankets are normally used on water heaters and dishwashers. The blankets are used to maintain the heat within the systems to save energy.
What is the necessary reason for humans to eat fat?
it is for insulation and energy and any that our body's cannot use is put into storage
Why are fats and oils important to animals and plants?
Animals and plants use fats and oils to store energy and insulation
What percentage of your energy goes the heating and cooling your house?
Heating and cooling typically accounts for around 48% of energy use in an average American home. This can vary based on factors like climate, insulation, and energy efficiency of the home's systems. Proper insulation, programmable thermostats, and efficient HVAC systems can help reduce energy consumption for heating and cooling.
How does thermal insulation affect energy?
I am assuming you mean "how does it affect energy use". Heat is energy, the kinetic (moving) energy of the atoms in a substance. The hotter the temperature, the faster the atoms or molecules are moving. Heat energy moves via a number of mechanisms from high temperatures to low temperatures. Thermal insulation doesn't change the energy, or temperature of an object, it merely slows the rate of movement between the object and its surroundings. Polished bright metals can lower the transfer of energy via radiation. Small pockets of unmoving air (like in foam or fiberglass) can slow the transfer of energy by convection. Other materials, like paper or some plastics, conduct heat poorly. So thermal insulation can help keep hot things hotter, longer or cold things colder longer than without insulation. Or put another way, it takes less energy to maintain an insulated object at a given temperature than without insulation.
How do mobile homes help the environment?
New mobile homes are built in controlled environments (such as a factory) and use eco-friendly materials. These materials allow new homes to be energy star certified. Insulation, windows, water heaters are just a few examples of energy efficiency.
Which cells have mitochondria to help create energy?
animals use mitochondria to help create energy
Does putting magnets on a fridge use more energy?
No. The doors of the fridge have insulation in them, and the magnetic force does not affect temperature inside the fridge whatsoever.
