Residents believe they save electricity, but the figures speak for themselves: the reasons can be varied

According to a press release, the survey found that the most popular and easiest way to save electricity is to turn off the lights as soon as you leave the room, but less traditional methods such as washing clothes at a lower temperature or plugging in are avoided. the dishwasher only when the dishes are completely full. Martynas Giga, director of the electricity supply company Elektrum Lietuva, which started the survey, notes that, according to the company’s calculations, changing basic habits at home can help save up to 10 percent. electricity.

“The survey revealed that 87 percent. Save the country’s population in one way or another. It is natural to know how difficult this year has been for electricity consumers. First, at the beginning of the year, they were greeted by 15 percent. the jump in prices, and then the quarantine that ruined the life of the country, generated higher bills for the time spent constantly at home, “says M. Giga.

According to the survey, the majority of the population saves electricity by turning off the lights as soon as they leave the room. This is what 62 percent do. surveyed. Turn off the lights more often than not forget about the women, 36 years old. and older respondents, the lowest income group and rural residents.

50 percent Survey participants cut costs by swapping out light bulbs for energy-efficient ones; This saving method is most often chosen by older respondents (46 years or older) and representatives of the middle income group.

It is also popular to save electricity by unplugging chargers, charging home appliances, boiling only the amount of water in the kettle; 36 percent do. surveyed. Respondents with the lowest incomes are more reluctant to put down the charger plugs, and women and older participants (56 and over) fill the kettle more wisely.

A third of the population does not use television as a fund to save electricity. Housewives, the lowest income group, and seniors (56 years and older) are more likely to do so.

“I am glad that people are increasingly interested in what measures are effective in rationalizing energy consumption. Until recently, for example, it was believed that turning on a light cost more than turning on a light bulb; a poll shows that this myth has finally been dispelled. Traditional ways of saving energy are the first step, after which consumers often start looking for alternative solutions. How to take advantage of the competition and choose the desired electricity supplier or become a consumer of solar electricity ”, says M. Giga.

According to the results of the study, electricity does not save 13% in any way. population of the country.

Statistics show the opposite result

Delfi Būstas asked the Energy Distribution Operator (ESO) if there was any change in the electricity consumption habits of the population. ESO data show that electricity consumption in April-June. (July data is still being processed) compared to 2019. During the same period, sadly, it increased by 10.1 percent.

“We do not take into account what caused such reasons, be it working from home, returning to offices or others. At the same time, we would not like to comment on the survey results, as we do not know or have any data on the criteria used by respondents to provide such ratings or opinions, ”emphasizes ESO’s response.

Delfi Būstas has previously shared a message from Ignitis grupė, which provides some tips on how to save electricity:

• Let’s take advantage of the daylight. Furniture should be arranged so that as much light and heat as possible enters the home (especially in workplaces). You should also turn off the lights in the rooms even when you leave the room for a few minutes.
• Make sure all unused electrical appliances are unplugged. Standby devices (even a mains powered mobile phone charger!) Consume electricity continuously. So even if the device is not used, you have to pay for the electricity.
• Let’s activate the power saving functions on computers, mobile phones and tablets. Simply checking your device settings, making some changes, and turning off unused apps will save your device electricity and batteries.
• Let’s wash only after loading a full washing machine and selecting the economy wash mode. We will use less water and electricity to heat it. Set the water temperature as low as possible. About 90 percent. The energy used by the washing machine is used to heat the water.
• Let’s master the kitchen consciously: in the kettle, boil as much water as you need once. You don’t really need to boil a kettle full of water to drink a cup of tea. Get in the habit of turning off the electric stove a few minutes before the end of cooking. Let’s try to cook the dishes one after another; After preparing a dish, let’s put another pot on the same plate. We will save time and electricity. If you use an oven, observe the cooking process through a glass. Each door opening lowers the temperature in the oven and forces the appliance to use more energy to restore the temperature.
• In the refrigerator, select the optimal temperature: +3.5 in the refrigerator and -18 in the freezer. Defrost the freezer if a 5mm layer of ice has formed. The more ice in the freezer, the more electricity is consumed.