ENERGY

CONSERVATION

PRESENTATION BY
ROLL NO. - 25,26,27,28.
DIV. – H
BRANCH - CIVIL
 INDEX

1. ENERGY TYPES
2. ENERGY FORMS
3. HOW DOES WE USE IT?
4. WHY TO CONSERVE
ENERGY?
5. EFFECTS
6. EASY SOLUTIONS
7. SUMMARY
renewable Nonrenewable
 Renewable Energy
• Renewable energy can be generated
continuously practically without
decay of source. E.g.-
• Solar Energy
• Wind Energy
• Geothermal Energy
• Hydro Energy
 Solar Energy
• Solar energy can be converted into
electrical energy by using solar
panels, or alternatively, be used as
thermal energy using solar water
heaters, solar cookers etc.
 Wind Energy
• India is world’s third largest producer
of electricity generation using wind
power by wind mills.
 Geothermal Energy
• A lot of energy exists inside earth
crust. Natural hot water springs are a
good source of getting such energy.
 Hydro Energy
• Using dams, water is allowed to pass
through turbine blades, which
produces electricity. In India, after
coal, most of the energy is produced
by this method.
 Non Renewable Energy
• Non renewable energy cannot be
generated again and again, e.g.
energy generated from combustion
of fossil fuels, energy from coal and
gas etc.
 Chemical
Chemical Sound
Radiant Electrical
Electrical

Mechanical
Thermal
Thermal Magnetic
Nuclear
Nuclear
HOW DOES WE USE IT?
Equipment Power Consumption
in Watts

Zero watt bulb 12 W

Mosquito Repellents 10 W
Mobile charger 5W
Voltage stabilizer 25 W
UPS Inverter 40 W
Cable set top box 25 W
Equipment running Power Consumption
in stand by mode in Watts

Compact audio system 27 W

DVD, CD, VCD player 12 W
Microwave oven 6W
Inkjet printer 5W
TV 22 W
EMBEDDED ENERGY
(TYPICAL HOUSE) GLOBAL
Floor 29% FRESH WATER USE
External Wall 27% DOMESTIC 8%
Roof Structure 14% INDUSTRY 23%
Windows AGRICULTURE
8% 69%
Substructure 7%
Ceiling Finishes
1%
Floor Finishes 4%
Internal Walls 1%
Wall Finishes 8%
 ENERGY USE

WATER USE Water Heating

12%
WC 33%
Bathing 17% Cooking Appliances 15%

External
Cooking Gas 1%
3%
Kitchen 16% Pumps 18%
Wash basin 9%
Lighting
Others 1% 17%

Air Conditioning
37%
 The Data Indicates…

• Asian Energy Sources released:

1256.4 million metric tons of Methane

3228 thousand metric tons of Nitrous Oxide
1021.1 million metric tons of Carbon Dioxide
1242.4 million metric tons (carbon dioxide
equivalent) of Hydrofluorocarbons,
Perfluorocarbons, and Sulfur Hexafluoride
WHY TO CONSERVE?
 Why to Conserve?
• We have limited fuels available on
earth.
• Our demand for energy is increasing
day-by-day.
• It is possible that someday, most of
fuels will be exhausted, and we will
have to switch over to alternate
energy.
 Why Is Energy Conservation
Important?
• Energy production has negative
effects on the environment and
human health
 WHY ENERGY EFFICIENCY?
 Country facing power shortages
Peak Shortage – 13%
Average Shortage – 8%
 Additional power required by 2012, 1 lakh MW
Approximately 8,00,000
crores investment
 India’s energy Intensive for unit of GDP is higher
by 3.7 times of Japan, 1.48 times of Asia & 1.5
times of USA
 Higher wastage of energy.
 Very high energy saving potential.
EFFECTS
 EFFECTS ON AIR
Air Quality
Smog
NOx and SOx
In the United States, about 2/3
of all sulfur dioxide and ¼ of all
nitrogen oxide comes from
electric power generation that
relies on burning fossil fuels like
coal
Particulate Matter
A mixture of particles that can
adversely affect health

Toxins
Arsenic and Mercury
Why Do Greenhouse Gases
Matter?

Courtesy of tiscali.reference
 Why Do Greenhouse Gases
Matter?
• Historic link
between
carbon
dioxide
concentration
and
temperature
rise
 What Does the World Look Like with
Global Warming?
• One study suggests that with minimal climate
warming,18% of the species studied would become
extinct; with moderate climate warming, about Sea Ice
25% would become extinct; and with maximum 1979
warming, 35% would become extinct 1

• The climate of Greenland may warm enough during

the next few centuries to eventually eliminate the
Greenland ice sheet, raising sea level by 7 meters
(23 feet)2

• Sea ice cover in the Arctic is declining by 9 percent

per decade 3

• The number of Category 4 and 5 hurricanes has Sea Ice

increased by 80 percent worldwide during the2003 past
35 years 4
EASY SOLUTIONS
 Easy Solutions-No Cost
Energy Item Action Savings
Lighting Turn lights off when not Up to 8-20% of lighting
in use, and use energy
daylighting
Heating/Air Conditioning Set thermostat as low as For each degree, up to
possible 5% savings
Heating, Ventilation and Limit after school Up to 25% of heating/
Air Conditioning activities to as few cooling costs
heating/cooling zones as
possible
Heating, Ventilation and Do not block air flow to Up to 10% of heating/
Air Conditioning cooling costs
HVAC vents
Heating, Ventilation and Keep doors/windows 1-25% of space
Air Conditioning closed while HVAC runs conditioning energy
usage
Office Equipment Turn off machines when Up to 10% of building
not in use energy usage
 Easy Solutions-Low Cost
Energy Item Action Savings
Lighting Replace incandescent Up to 50% of lighting
bulbs with compact energy
fluorescent

Lighting Replace incandescent Up to 5% of lighting

exit signs with LED energy
lamps
Lighting Use more task-lighting 25-50% of lighting
and less overhead energy

Heating, Ventilation and Perform scheduled Up to 10% of space

Air Conditioning conditioning energy
maintenance
Heating, Ventilation and Install locking covers on Up to 10% of system
Air Conditioning thermostats energy usage

All Uses Select student energy Up to 15% of total

team to monitor facility energy usage
Easy Solutions-Investments
Energy Item Action Savings
Lighting Replace T-12 fixtures with Up to 20-30% of lighting
T-8's & electronic ballasts energy
Lighting Replace mercury vapor Up to 10% of lighting
fixtures in gyms or outdoors energy
with metal halide, high-
pressure sodium or T8 or T5
high output fluorescents

Lighting Install occupancy sensors Up to 20% of lighting

energy
Heating, Ventilation and Install ENERGY STAR ®- 10-30% of space
Air Conditioning labeled programmable conditioning usage
thermostats
Heating, Ventilation and Install ENERGY STAR ®- 20-30% of space
Air Conditioning labeled equipment. conditioning energy
usage

Air Conditioning Install ENERGY STAR ®- Up to 10% of air

labeled roofing material with conditioning energy
high reflectance usage
 Energy Star
• Products meet strict energy
efficiency standards set by US EPA
and the US Department of Energy
• In 2005 the US saved enough
energy to:
Avoid greenhouse gas emissions
equivalent to those from 23 million
cars
Saved $12 billion on utility bills
Helped avoid 28,000 megawatts
(MW) of peak power
 Student Involvement
• Create signs to educate about
saving energy
• Write articles in the school paper
• Research projects examining
energy usage over time
• Contests between student groups
• Science projects dealing
with energy
 Recycling is an excellent way of saving energy
and conserving the environment.
Did you know that:
 1 recycled tin can would save enough energy to
power a television for 3 hours.
 1 recycled glass bottle would save enough energy
to power a computer for 25 minutes.
 1 recycled plastic bottle would save enough energy
to power a 60-watt light bulb for 3 hours.
 70% less energy is required to recycle paper
compared with making it from raw materials.
You can directly contribute by

1. By switching of lights when not required.

2. Using refills instead of buying a new pen.
3. Buying materials in bulk/without packing
4. By growing plants.
5. By being vegetarian also you save energy
6. By encouraging foods made of jowar, bajra,
instead of rice.
7. By not wasting food.
8. By using CFL bulbs or tubes.
1. You save energy and protect the
environment when you use
2. DIGITAL CAMERAS
3. LCD MONITORS
4. LNG OR CNG OR HYBRID OR ELECTRIC
VEHICLES
5. MECHANICAL PENCILS
6. RECYCLED PAPER FOLDERS/PRODUCTS
7. OIL LAMPS INSTEAD OF WAX CANDLES
8. COPPER BOTTOMED STAINLESS STEEL
UTENSILS
Water is precious - it's a miracle
Water is precious - it's life
Water is precious - let's keep it clean
Water is our most precious drink
Water is our treasure – Let’s preserve it
Water is healing

People use water in many different

ways, we need it to survive, and if it
wasn’t for the water cycle cycling
through, we probably wouldn’t exist.
 Turn off tap while cleaning your teeth, shaving or
washing your face. You can waste can up to 9 litres a
minute by just letting the water pour down the sink.

Take a short shower rather than a bath could save you up

to 400 litres a week. If you do have baths, just half fill
them.

Only use the washing machine and the dishwasher

when you can put on a full load. It wastes both water
and energy to run only a half full machine
Use a broom and bucket of water for washing down the patio
rather than a steady flow of water from the hose.

Use a sponge and bucket of water to clean

your car or if you use the hose, ensure you
use a shut off nozzle so the water is not
constantly running.

Fix any dripping tap, you can waste 90 litres a week

 What Else can be Done?
• We should discuss energy
conservation with our friends and
tell others how can we reduce energy
consumption.
SUMMARY
 In Summary…
•Energy production includes environmental and
human health costs.

Asthma

Global
Cancer
Warming

Energy
Production

Neurological
Acid Rain
Toxins

Smog
 In Summary…
• You have the power to make a
difference
“Humankind has not woven the web of
life.  We are but one thread within it. 
Whatever we do to the web, we do to
ourselves.  All things are bound
together.  All things connect.”  ~Chief
Seattle, 1855