Benefits of housing societies adopting energy efficient methods
Many housing societies are adopting energy efficient methods to save electricity. Growing awareness about the pitfalls of using conventional energy sources has made housing societies adopt various non-conventional sources of energy which helps reducing the carbon footprint. Housing societies opting for such non conventional energy sources have started to reap tremendous financial benefits while doing their bit for the environment.
How housing societies save energy?
Several housing societies are adopting solar and wind power based systems replacing conventional energy powered mechanism. Replacing conventional bulbs by CFLs, using rain water harvesting, adopting methods to use solar energy panels on the rooftops for energy generation are some of the widely used methods that have made energy conservation by housing societies beneficial for all concerned.
What are the benefits of energy conservation for society?
Reduced Electricity Bills: The immediate positive effect of energy conservation is the reduction in the usage of electricity. If one house in a residential society moves towards energy conservation the effects may not be that obvious, but when several houses in a housing society conserve energy there will be a substantial reduction in energy consumption reflecting in the electricity bills.
Some housing societies have managed to reduce their electricity expenses by half by simply opting for compact fluorescents or CFL bulbs instead of conventional incandescent bulbs. CFLs not only consume less power, causing a massive reduction in electricity bills, but also last up to eight times longer than conventional bulbs.
Increase in overall savings: Reduced bills mean an increase in overall savings for each family living in the society. Rising electricity prices and shortage of electricity has made people aware the electricity is going to be provided at a premium charge in the future. Housing societies are embracing technological advances like the use of non conventional Eco friendly energy sources like solar and wind to compensate for the higher costs of conventional electricity. On an average resident have managed to save over Rs 25,000 per annum while embracing energy conservation.
Reduce carbon Footprint: Adopting energy conservative methods can help housing or residential societies to reduce their overall carbon footprint. A lot of housing societies are increasingly exploring the idea of trading their reduced carbon footprints under the emissions trading platform to earn some money that can be used in embracing even better energy conservative projects.
Clean and green environment: By adopting energy conservative programs, housing societies have shown the way how collective effort can help contribute to the society and the nation at large. Reduced carbon emissions make it possible for future generations to enjoy a clean and green environment by cutting out any over-dependence of renewable energy sources like coal and oil.
Awareness: Societies have been spreading awareness through word of mouth publicity and various schemes and rewards offered for energy conservation. The successful savings in money, reduced over dependence on conventional sources of energy and exploring the untapped potential of solar and wind power has made many more housing societies to follow suit. While the numbers are far too low but with increasing awareness more and more housing societies are willing to explore ways to conserve energy and provide a better future to their children.
