WAYS TO SAVE ENERGY WITH “MRS. ENERGY PROJECT”

AJANS ÜNİVERSİTE – Burcu GÜLER
Translated by Ege ÖZTOKAT

Women have an important role as decision makers in families when continuing and consuming daily activities like heating, lighting, cleaning and self-care. In order to encourage savings in families “Mrs. Energy Project” reached 34 thousand women in 21 cities. The women following Mrs. Energy’s trainings and ensured a decrease of 20-35 liras in their electricity bills.

“Mrs. Energy Project” training include some saving technics such as:

Oven

  • Do not turn the oven door frequently or leave the cover open for a long time.
  • Cook more than one dish in the oven.

Washing Machine

  • Fill the machine so that it works at full capacity.
  • Use economic and short programs.
  • Use less detergent.

Refrigerator

  • Do not open or close the refrigerator door frequently.
  • Put the dishes in the refrigerator after they cool.
  • Select a cooler in the required size.

TV

  • Turn off the switch instead of using a remote control.
  • Keep the TV’s sound hoarse.

Air Conditioning

  • Use electronic thermostat air conditioning.
  • Perform regular cleaning and maintenance.
  • Don’t let the AC receive direct sunlight.

Electric Kettle

  • When you are not using the device, pull the plug from the socket.
  • The resulting clear lime and sediment often.
  • Heat the water until the needed degree.

Iron

  • Choose a model with steam settings.
  • Launder your clothes damp.

Vacuum cleaner

  • Empty the bag frequently.
  • Do not forget to clean the motor, brushes and the pipe section.

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