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 This Photo by Unknown heat or to Author is licensed under CC BY 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 This Photo by ecosystem from being Unknown Author is licensed under destroyed. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND Turning off lights and electronics when not in use. Utilize natural lightsources such as sunlight. Reduce appliance usage. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC Electricity Safety Tips: 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, This Photo by Unknown outlets Author is licensed under and cords and replace damaged cords and cables as soon as possible.