Don't leave lights on when no one is in the room. If you are going to be out of the room for more than five minutes, turn off the light
	Where possible, use compact fluorescent light bulbs. Those funny-looking bulbs produce the same amount of light by using 1/4 of the electricity. Plus, they last for years and years without burning out
	Use light colored walls and ceilings
	Maximize the use of daylight
	Clean room surfaces and lamps itself and shades

Fridge

	Refrigerator not to be installed in areas where temperature is comparatively high or where there is no proper ventilation to carry away the heat from the condenser coils
	Switch off your refrigerator when you go on holidays
	Periodically clean the freezer
	Do not leave the door open for a long time
	Do not periodically open and close the door
	Cover the cooked meals when you put them in the refrigerator

Computers

	Do not turn on your computer until you need to use it, and turn it off when you are finished
	Set your computer to go into "sleep" mode when not in use
	Computer peripherals such as scanners and printers also consume electricity; turn them off when they are not being used
	Take advantage of the energy saving features like an energy saving screen saver that will automatically put the monitor into sleep mode after a specified period of inactivity
	Activate your computer's power management features - configuring a computer to save electricity is easy to do

In the Bathroom

	Wasting water wastes electricity. Why? Because the biggest use of electricity in most cities is supplying water
	About 75 percent of the water we use in our homes is used in the bathroom. Unless you have a low flush toilet, for example, you use about 15 liters to 25 liters of water with every flush! A leaky toilet can waste more than 40000 liters of water a year
	Another simple way to save water AND energy is to take shorter showers. You'll use less hot water - and water heaters account for nearly 1/4 of your home's energy use

In the Kitchen

	If you need to warm up or defrost small amounts of food, use a microwave instead of the stove to save energy. Microwave ovens use around 50 percent less energy than conventional ovens do. For large meals, however, the stove is usually more efficient. In the summer, using a microwave causes less heat in the kitchen, which saves money on air conditioning
	Don't keep the refrigerator door open any longer than you need to. Close it to keep the cold air inside! Also, make sure the door closes securely
	Is there an old refrigerator sitting in someplace at home? Old refrigerators are real energy hogs! Replace it if you don't need it. One large refrigerator is cheaper to run than two smaller ones

Source: UNIDO center, India