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much it will cost to heat and light the property and how much carbon emissions it generates. It can
also provide you with advice on making your home more energy efficient.

Source: eea.europa.eu

Fun facts (or maybe not) about Energy consumption and Energy Efficiency!

1. Every time you open the fridge door, approximately 30% of the cold air escapes! This basically
leads to more power consumption and a higher electricity bills.
2. According to the ubiquitous Google, they themselves, use 0.0003 of energy to answer an
average search query and gives out about 0.2g of carbon dioxide. Yes, REALLY.
3. A microwave uses about 50% less energy as compared to an oven.
4. Approximately, 75% of electricity used to power home electronics is consumed while the
products are off. Televisions consume a lot of energy when turned off which is used in the
instant working of the T.V so we don’t have to wait for a minute or two for it to start soon as
we switch it on. Keep them unplugged when not in use. Start small by turning electronics off,

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This communication reflects the
views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the

information contained therein.
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