Smart Energy Saving Tips
Actionable, high-impact strategies to lower your monthly electricity bill without sacrificing comfort.
❄️ Air Conditioning
Save up to ₹4,500/year- ✓Set your AC temperature to 24°C instead of 18°C. Every 1°C increase saves 6% electricity.
- ✓Use ceiling fans alongside AC to circulate cool air faster, allowing higher thermostat setpoints.
- ✓Clean AC air filters every 15 days to maintain airflow efficiency.
🌀 Ceiling Fans
Save up to ₹1,500/year per fan- ✓Replace 75W old induction fans with 28W 5-star BLDC motor fans.
- ✓BLDC fans consume 60% less energy and run smoothly on home inverter backup.
- ✓Turn off fans when leaving the room—fans cool people, not empty space.
🚿 Water Heating (Geysers)
Save up to ₹3,200/year- ✓Set water heater thermostat to 50°C–55°C instead of 70°C.
- ✓Turn off instant geysers immediately after bathing to avoid continuous standby heating.
- ✓Consider installing a Solar Thermal Water Heater for 80% free hot water.
🧊 Refrigerators
Save up to ₹2,000/year- ✓Maintain 3°C to 4°C in fresh food section and -18°C in freezer.
- ✓Ensure door Gasket rubber seal is tight and clean.
- ✓Avoid placing hot cooked food directly inside the refrigerator.
☀️ Rooftop Solar
Save 80%–100% on total bill- ✓Install 3 kW PM Surya Ghar rooftop solar system to get ₹78,000 central subsidy.
- ✓Net-metering allows banking daytime solar surplus with your DISCOM for night use.