Category: Energy

Set a Timer on the Air Conditioner at Night Let’s start with a quick realisation on how much electricity air conditioners consume. On average, a home air conditioner (2 horsepower) can use about 1,900 watts of electricity an hour. If you have it on all day, that accumulates to a whopping 45,600 watts of electricity in a day! Being mindful of this consumption is not only crucial for your...

Empowering Savings: Theeban's RM171 to RM35 Energy Savings Journey Meet Theeban, our dedicated education officer and urban garden trainer at CAP, who embarked on an inspiring journey to slash his electricity bills from over RM171 to a remarkable RM35 in just 5 months! Feeling the strain of high bills and rental costs, Theeban joined CAP's energy-saving programme in August 2023. He set out to hit...

Use Natural Lighting Let’s brighten our lives while lightening our environmental load! Embracing natural light is not just about illuminating our spaces; it is a powerful way to save energy, cut costs, and take a stand against climate change. Instead of relying on artificial lighting, consider embracing the brilliance of sunlight flooding in through your windows or doors. Not only does natural...

How Trees are Cooling In a world where temperatures are rising, trees are our ultimate allies in combating the heat and contributing to a cooler and healthier planet. Trees are not just a beautiful part of the ecosystem, they are natural air conditioners. Planting trees around our homes can create a transformative impact on our surroundings. Cooling Powers: Through a process called...

Grow Indoor Plants – They are Nature’s Cooling System Did you know that indoor plants are more than just stylish decor? They're eco-friendly allies in your mission to reduce energy use at home. Indoor plants don't just add a touch of green – they also play a cool role in regulating temperatures. Plants can keep your house cool because they lose water during transpiration, which cools the...

Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) conducted a talk on energy saving with 40 residents of Puncak Erskine, Tanjung Tokong, Penang on 15 December 2023. The programme was organised by CAP with the Joint Management Body of Puncak Erskine. During the talk, CAP gave information on how saving energy, even in small ways, is good for the environment and our wallet too; and how reducing energy use...

Don’t Leave Your Electrical Appliances on “Standby” Every single step you take to save energy helps you save money and reduce your home’s impact on the environment. This includes switching off, or unplugging appliances that are not in use – something that’s often overlooked. Nearly all new electrical products – TVs, microwave ovens, air conditioners, and many more – draw power 24...

Saving energy, even in small ways, is good for the environment – and your wallet too. Much of our energy comes from burning fossil fuels which releases greenhouse gasses and other pollutants into the environment. As greenhouse gas emissions blanket the Earth, they trap the sun’s heat. This leads to global warming and climate change. The world is now warming faster than at any point in...