Assignment about Energy Conversation

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Energy conservation in homes
Energy conservation in homes depends on the principle that energy can neither be created
or destroyed but rather be converted from one form to another. Hence for domestic or home
energy conservation, it's upon occupants to implement energy-saving tips by either reducing
main grid consumption dependence by substituting the conventional electric power sources with
the renewable electric power sources such as the use of solar panels or windmills to convert wind
kinetic energy to electric energy for domestic use. The second way of conserving energy is
through regulation on energy consumption through the use of electric gadgets with less
consumption rate, regulating the use of some electrical appliances, that is connecting to a power
source when the need arises.
The safety of our homes and kids depends on how we use electrical appliances, the type
of appliances we use, and the type of wiring in homes. First, to be safe and free from electrical
hazards, the wiring system in my home is done in line with the required standards: the sockets
line connection is made differ5ent with the lighting line connection with each line having a
recommended fuse rating. The safety of the appliance depends on the wire used. Copper wire is
used for home wiring since it is not susceptible to temperature fluctuation hence minimized risk
of fire as compared to aluminum cables. The socket lines all have the earthling system that runs
deep into the ground to protect the appliances in case there is a power surge. For the safety of
kids, the sockets used have a spring-loaded shutter that only opens when equal pressure is
applied to both shutters. Therefore, kids cannot insert foreign metallic objects in the sockets
exposing them to the risk of being electro circuited. House wiring is fitted with ground fault
circuit interrupters that promote safety by quickly shutting off the power when electricity

flowing differ by any slight amount from that returning. All the indoor areas where there is a
possibility of water flow getting in contact with electrical wiring systems such as kitchen
worktables, bathrooms are fitted with GFCIs.
The cost of monthly electrical bills is more on change of habits. The habits that have
facilitated electric cost reduction are as follows reducing the electrical HVAC systems by
improvising natural techniques like creating windbreak on the north of the house, planting
deciduous trees around the building, t provide a natural cool breeze to supplement ventilators.
Always turn off light when not in use, and during the day encourage the use of natural daylight,
this saves up to 20% lighting cost.
Regulate the HVAC by limiting its operations when fewer occupants are in the room, and
this saves up to 5% of the monthly energy HVAC cost. Encourage free flow of air into the room
In conclusion, home safety and electricity cost conservation is a personal initiative that, when
embraced by the general public, could save the national grid energy conservation. People should
embrace the use of renewable energy sources with little or no emission of greenhouse gas; hence
would ensure environmental safety and reduce global warming effects.
Energy conservation calculations
The cost of energy consumption was calculated in reference to the Dubai Electricity and Water
Authority DEWA electricity slab tariff as shown below
Commercial/residential
Consumption (KWh)// month Range Slab tariff (fill/kWh)
Green 0 – 2000 23

Yellow 2001 – 4000 28
Orange 4001 – 6000 32
Red 6001 & Above 38
Industrial/ plants
Green 0 – 10000 23
Yellow 10001 & Above 38
My monthly utility consumption
Utility Monthly consumption
Lighting 440 kWh
HVAC system 530 kWh
Refrigerator 800 kWh
Oven range 500 kWh
Washing machine 430 kWh
Dryer 320 kWh
TV $ entertainment 250 kWh
Cooker 650 kWh
Total 3920 kWh/ month

The total is 3920 kWh per month, which falls on the first 2nd tariff slab of DAWA.