According to Law no. 121/2014 on energy efficiency, improving energy efficiency is a strategic objective of the national energy policy, due to the major contribution it has to the achievement of energy supply security, sustainable development and competitiveness, to the saving of primary energy resources and to the reduction of gas emissions with greenhouse effect. The national energy efficiency policy defines the objectives regarding the improvement of energy efficiency, the indicative energy saving targets, the related energy efficiency improvement measures, in all sectors of the national economy, with special references regarding:
the introduction of technologies with high energy efficiency, modern measurement and control systems, as well as energy management systems, for monitoring, continuous evaluation of energy efficiency and forecasting energy consumption;
promoting the use of energy-efficient equipment and appliances, as well as renewable energy sources;
reducing the impact on the environment of industrial activities and production, transport, distribution and consumption of all forms of energy;
application of modern principles of energy management;
the granting of financial and fiscal incentives, in accordance with the law;
the development of the market for energy services.
Energy Efficiency suggestions.
Save power:
Save power:
Use natural daylight and illuminate your home efficiently
- Use natural light during the day
- Illuminate only the room where you are working, turn off the light where you don't need it
- Install presence sensors that turn on the light only when you are in the area
- Illuminate only the room where you are working, turn off the light where you don't need it
- Install presence sensors that turn on the light only when you are in the area
Replace incandescent or halogen bulbs
Replace incandescent or halogen bulbs with LED (semiconductor diodes) bulbs with up to 80% more efficiency and up to 10 times longer service life. They consume 5-6 times less energy, do not heat up and do not contain mercury.
Unplug your equipment when not in use
Devices that are not in use but still connected to a power source continue to consume power. If they are connected to the Internet (smart TVs, game consoles, printers) and manufactured before 2016, they can consume up to 80 watts in standby mode. Plug them into an extension cord with a switch and multiple outlets to easily turn off the power.
Choose green energy
If your home has its own roof, consider installing solar panels. This way you can generate some of the electricity you consume.
Choose equipment that consumes less current
When selecting a piece of equipment, check the energy class on the label. The obligation to apply the energy label is given by the energy impact that an electrical appliance has. Energy efficiency is rated by classes, from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient), depending on the electricity consumed by each product to which it applies.
Do laundry smartly
- Use the washing machine at a load level as close as possible to the nominal capacity;
- Do not use the prewash function if the laundry is not very dirty;
- For small amounts of laundry and lightly soiled use the "Rapid" or "30 minute wash" wash options
- Do not use the prewash function if the laundry is not very dirty;
- For small amounts of laundry and lightly soiled use the "Rapid" or "30 minute wash" wash options
Use your fridge efficiently
- Place the refrigerator in a place away from heat sources;
- Avoid putting hot food in the refrigerator;
- Open the refrigerator only when necessary and close the doors quickly;
- Use the recommended temperature according to the season: for example, in summer, when temperatures are higher than 30 degrees, food should be stored cold immediately. As a result, during the summer you have the possibility to set a lower temperature value than usual, precisely because the food is subject to heat.
In the winter, on the other hand, you can increase the temperature in the refrigerator by up to 5 degrees because the environment will be cooler and food preservation will be easier to achieve, without the refrigerator having to operate in a demanding regime.
- Avoid putting hot food in the refrigerator;
- Open the refrigerator only when necessary and close the doors quickly;
- Use the recommended temperature according to the season: for example, in summer, when temperatures are higher than 30 degrees, food should be stored cold immediately. As a result, during the summer you have the possibility to set a lower temperature value than usual, precisely because the food is subject to heat.
In the winter, on the other hand, you can increase the temperature in the refrigerator by up to 5 degrees because the environment will be cooler and food preservation will be easier to achieve, without the refrigerator having to operate in a demanding regime.