ᐅ How can electricity be saved?

I’m very interested in this too! Unfortunately, I find it quite difficult to figure out. First, you have to calculate the difference between a "non-energy-saving" device (for example, a 60-watt lamp) and the energy-saving equivalent (an 11-watt lamp). Then, you need to know exactly how long it is used. Since electricity bills don’t provide detailed breakdowns, it’s not that easy. A solution could be an energy meter, but those cost money as well 😉

And of course, when I’m not sitting at the desk using the PC, I turn it off.

My partner usually leaves the PC on all day. I’m seriously considering buying energy meters to show him how much electricity he could save 😉

My wife also likes to leave her PC on standby mode for hours sometimes. I think a power consumption meter would be worthwhile in our household!

Hello Anhang,

I have deliberately chosen to install photovoltaic panels on the roof for self-consumption and feeding electricity back into the grid.

Best regards!

Hertweck schrieb:
Hello everyone,

I would like to know how the idea of “paying too much for electricity” relates to the use (specifically the purchase) of energy-efficient devices/items.
For example: We spent about €50 on energy-saving lamps; but I’m not sure if we will actually see any savings on our electricity bill from this purchase.

Saving electricity is primarily an ecological issue; but what about the payback period—has anyone done the calculations or has experience?

I am also very interested in this as I have no experience with it so far.

Generally disconnect standby devices from the power supply and consider replacing old energy-consuming appliances.

I think the most important thing is simply to replace old lamps with LEDs or energy-saving bulbs, avoid turning the heating on unnecessarily, not leave the PC on standby, unplug the phone charger when the phone is not charging, turn the TV off completely so that the standby light is off, replace windows, and turn off the lights 🙂