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Save Energy in Winter: Use Shower on Warm Setting, Take Advantage of Open Windows and Light Colors, Use the Timer, and Preferably Use Appliances with A Procel Seal.
In winter, Enel recommends measures to reduce energy consumption during the colder days. Adjusting the electric shower to the ‘warm’ or intermediate position is an effective way to cut up to 30% of monthly consumption. In addition, using open windows and light colors on walls can help warm the environment without increasing energy costs.
Another suggestion is to use a timer to manage the duration of showers, as well as to choose appliances that have the A Procel seal, which ensures greater energy efficiency. This way, in addition to contributing to more conscious energy consumption, you will also be promoting energy savings and reducing your monthly bill. Implementing these practices can bring benefits both to your wallet and to the environment.
Energy Consumption on Cold Days
São Paulo, July 12, 2024 – With the arrival of winter and the drop in temperatures, consumers change their habits to maintain the feeling of comfort in the coldest season of the year. Showers become longer, heaters are turned on to warm up the environment, and clothes dryers are used more frequently. ‘It is necessary to be attentive to the correct and efficient use of appliances during this time of year, especially electric showers and heaters that consume more energy. Normally, the appliances contain clear information about consumption,’ emphasizes André Oswaldo, market director at Enel Distribuição São Paulo.
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Tips for Energy Savings
With this in mind, Enel Distribuição São Paulo offers important tips for consumers to enjoy the winter cold in a more efficient and economical way. Electric Showers: The most common models have a power of around 5,500W. Thus, a 15-minute daily shower per person, considering a family of four, can generate energy consumption equivalent to more than 400 LED bulbs of 13W turned on for an hour, resulting in approximately R$ 100.00 in the bill. However, by using the shower in the warm or summer position, there is a savings of about 30%, that is, R$ 30.00. It is worth scheduling the shower for the warmest moments of the day and reducing the time under the water.
Heaters can account for up to one-third of domestic energy consumption during winter, depending on usage. To ensure energy savings, it is ideal to avoid leaving them on for long periods, using them only when you are in the room.
Rational Use of Lighting and Electronic Devices
Regarding lighting, always take advantage of natural light by keeping windows and curtains open during the day. When painting walls and ceilings, opt for light colors that better reflect brightness. Replace incandescent bulbs with fluorescent or LED ones, which consume between 60% and 80% less energy and heat the environment less. TVs and Computers: Avoid leaving the TV on when no one is watching. Set the timer (automatic shutdown) before going to sleep to avoid the TV being left on unnecessarily. For the computer, turn it off if it is unused for more than 2 hours, and turn off the monitor after 15 minutes of inactivity.
Turn off or unplug devices that are not in use, avoiding standby, as they still consume energy.
Washing Machines and Refrigerators
Washing and drying machines: Use the maximum capacity of these machines to save energy. Be mindful of the amount of soap to prevent repeated rinsing. For machines with heated water function, the recommendation is not to use this feature. When using dryers, use them only when truly necessary and at maximum capacity.
Refrigerators: Avoid opening the refrigerator door unnecessarily to avoid overworking the motor. Check if the door seal is functioning properly. Never use the back of the appliance to dry clothes or shoes. During winter, reduce the cooling power of the refrigerator, as the outside temperature is already lower.
Appliances and Energy Efficiency
When choosing appliances, opt for those with low energy consumption, preferably with the A Procel seal. For imported devices, look for the Energy Star label. Other tips: always turn off appliances when leaving a room. During lunch breaks or downtime, do the same. Periodically check the conditions of the internal electrical network to identify energy leak points, which increase the electric bill, or exposed wires and cables, which can pose a safety risk to residents.
Tools and Services Offered by Enel
Enel Distribuição São Paulo provides an electricity consumption simulator (Link), which allows you to calculate energy consumption in each room of the house by entering information about electronic devices. This simulator helps identify the ‘villains’ of consumption and manage the use of each device according to each household’s routine. The simulator calculation takes into consideration the consumption profile of each family, which may include variations in tax charges.
About Enel Distribuição São Paulo
More information is available on the distributor’s website. Enel Distribuição São Paulo is a company of the multinational energy Enel. It is the second-largest electricity distributor in the country, responsible for 10.3% of all energy distributed in Brazil and serves 7.9 million consumer units in 24 municipalities in the metropolitan region of São Paulo, including the capital, the main economic-financial center of Brazil. Enel’s strategic operations are based on its Sustainability Plan and commitments to the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda. Information for the press: Approach Comunicação.
Source: Eduardo Ribeiro
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