Conservation & Efficiency

Save energy, save money, save the planet. Start with simple changes that pay for themselves.

For Homes

Quick Audit in 10 Minutes

Identify top 3 energy hogs: AC, water heater, fridge. Simple wattage × hours calculation.

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Room-by-Room Guides

  • Living/Bedroom: LEDs, smart plugs, ceiling fans
  • Kitchen: Star-rated fridge, induction cooktops
  • Bathroom/Laundry: Low-flow fixtures, cold-water wash
Seasonal Tips
  • Summer cooling hacks
  • Winter heating/sealing
  • Monsoon humidity control
Appliance Buying Guide
  • How to read energy labels
  • Payback chart (old vs new AC)
  • "Replace or repair?" decision tree
Water Saving at Home
  • Flow restrictors, dual-flush WCs
  • Greywater reuse basics
  • Solar water heater options

For Businesses / Industry

Why Efficiency = Profit

Energy as % of OpEx; typical 10–30% savings potential.

High-Impact Areas
  • HVAC optimization
  • Compressed air leaks
  • Motor & pump VFDs
  • Process heat recovery
  • Lighting retrofits
  • Digital monitoring/EMS

Energy Audit Steps

  1. Walkthrough
  2. Detailed audit
  3. Implementation
  4. M&V (Measurement & Verification)
Process-Specific Guides
  • Manufacturing
  • Cold storage
  • IT/data centers
  • Hospitality
  • Retail
Water Efficiency in Industry
  • Cooling towers
  • Process water reuse
  • Zero liquid discharge basics
Financing & Incentives
  • ESCO models
  • Tax benefits
  • Green loans

Water–Energy Nexus

The Connection Explained

Energy needed to pump, treat, heat water; water used to cool power plants.

Numbers That Shock
  • kWh per 1,000 litres treated/pumped
  • Litres per kWh generated (thermo plants)

Household Level

  • Hot water = energy hog
  • Fix leaks, efficient heaters
  • Rainwater harvesting
Industrial/Commercial Level
  • Cooling towers, CIP (clean-in-place)
  • Process water loops
  • Condensate recovery
Agriculture Angle
  • Efficient irrigation (drip)
  • Solar pumps
  • Soil moisture sensors
Policy & Regulation Trends
  • Integrated resource planning
  • Water tariffs
  • Wastewater reuse mandates

Checklists & Calculators

Interactive Calculators

  • Appliance energy cost calculator
  • Payback calculator (LEDs, AC upgrade, solar water heater)
  • Water flow-to-cost converter
  • CO₂ emissions estimator (based on kWh saved)

Printable / Downloadable Checklists

  • Home: daily/weekly/monthly tasks
  • Business: audit prep checklist, HVAC maintenance log
  • Water: leak check, fixture inventory, irrigation schedule
Benchmark Sheets
  • Typical kWh/m² for offices
  • kWh/ton for HVAC
  • Litres/guest-night for hotels
How-To Guides
  • "Read Your Electricity Bill" mini tutorial
  • "Conduct a Night Load Walkthrough" worksheet
  • Data input templates (Excel/Google Sheets)