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Q1.HOW CAN WE CONSERVE ENERGY. Q2.DESCRIBE 3 BASIC WAYS THROUGH WHICH ENERGY IS OBTAINED

Answer 1

Here are the ten most common ways to conserve energy in your home, listed from the simplest to the most intensive methods.

Adjust your day-to-day behaviors. ...Replace your light bulbs. ...Use smart power strips. ...Install a programmable or smart thermostat. ...Purchase energy efficient appliances. ...Reduce your water heating expenses.

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Answer 2

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Create a "bright room" in your household. When the sun goes down, turn on the lights in just one central room in your house, and encourage your family to spend the evening hours there instead of scattering around the house and lighting up every room. Lighting just one room will save a lot of energy and money over time.

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Replace electric lights with candles. Conserving energy means taking a new approach to everyday conveniences we take for granted, like the ability to flip on all the lights and keep them burning all night long. You don't have to completely stop using electric lights, but using candles instead a few nights per week is a great way to save energy, money and provide inspiration for reevaluating your approach to energy. In addition to these practical reasons for turning out the lights, breaking out the candles provides an instant atmosphere of either romance or spooky fun, depending upon who else is around to enjoy it.Start by choosing just one night a week to use candles instead of electric lights. Stock up on sturdy, slow-burning candles that will cast a fair amount of light for several hours.On "candle night," try to do activities that don't require electricity, such as telling stories or reading by candlelight.Be sure to store your candles and matches in a safe place when they are not in use.

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Embrace natural light.[1] During the day, think of the sun as your primary light source, and rearrange your home or workplace to take advantage of its rays. Open the shades or blinds and let the light pour in instead of automatically flipping on the overhead switch.If you work in an office, try to arrange your desk so that it's lit by natural light, so you won't have to use a desk lamp or overhead lighting.In your home, set up your family's main daytime activity area in the brightest room that gets the best sunlight. Drawing, reading, using the computer, and other activities that require good lighting can take place in this room without the need for electric lights

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Replace your incandescent light bulbs. These old-fashioned lightbulbs burn off most of their energy as heat instead of producing light. Replace them with compact fluorescent bulbs or LED bulbs, both of which are much more energy efficient.Compact fluorescent bulbs use about 1/4 the energy of incandescent bulbs. They're made with a small amount of mercury, though, so be sure you dispose of them properly when they burn out.LED bulbs are more expensive than the other types, but they last longer and they don't contain mercury.