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How to Conserve Electricity

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How to Conserve Electricity:
1. What is Energy?: Energy is
power that is derived from the
utilization of physical and/or
chemical
resources,
especially
as a means
of light and
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heat or to
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allow
machines to function.
2. What is Electricity: Electricity
is one of the major forms of
energy resulting from the
presence of charged particles
such as protons and electrons,
either as a static accumulation
or as a dynamic current.
3.
Energy
conservation is the decision
and act of using less energy.
4. Why Should We Conserve
Electricity?: While it is not
very obvious there is a genuine
and direct connection between
the use of energy and our
environment. When less energy
is used the amount of
toxic fumes released
by power plants into
the atmosphere is
decreased and thus
prevents the
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destroyed.
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Turning off lights and
electronics when not in use.
Utilize natural lightsources such as sunlight.
Reduce appliance usage.
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Electricity Safety Tips:
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Avoid water at all times
when working with
electricity.
Don’t stick any items such
as pencils, knives, coins,
etc. into any electrical
outlets.
Don’t
overload
sockets,
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and cords and replace
damaged cords and cables
as soon as possible.
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