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What is energy saving and how can we contribute?

Reducing consumption to gain in the future

Turning off the alarm clock when it goes off, showering with hot water, using transportation to get to the office, working with several electronic devices, heating food, or air-conditioning and lighting the home are all part of our energy consumption.

Our current lifestyle involves a significant energy expenditure derived from most daily tasks. If we want to reduce it, it's crucial to become aware of the importance of energy control and saving in our daily lives and to adopt practices that allow us to make a more efficient use of energy. In this way, we'll contribute to preserving natural resources, and we'll manage to reduce the financial costs associated with energy consumption.

What is energy saving?

Energy saving is the set of practices and strategies aimed at reducing energy consumption, optimizing its use to minimize costs, preserving natural resources, and reducing the environmental impact.

This energy saving can be achieved through change in habits, the implementation of more efficient technologies, or a combination of both.

Still, it shouldn't be confused with energy efficiency, which is the ability to obtain the best results by using the least amount of energy resources possible in an activity. Energy saving, by contrast, reduces the expenditure by promoting limited energy consumption.

In order to achieve all our goals regarding energy saving, we can rely on an energy saving plan.

What is an energy saving plan?

An energy saving plan is a document that establishes a series of strategic actions with the main aim of reducing energy consumption without compromising our lifestyle. These actions are designed after an energy analysis and diagnosis to identify areas of improvement and are adjusted to current energy policies.

Having an energy saving plan contributes to:

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Preserving natural resources

Natural resources are limited. If we reduce the amount used for energy generation, we'll ensure their availability.

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Protecting the environment

Saving energy helps reduce our carbon footprint and mitigates the effects of climate change.

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Well-being and comfort

Energy saving in the home optimizes the use of energy without compromising the comfort level of homes.

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Economic saving

Increasing energy saving brings energy bills down. An efficient consumption avoids waste and cuts costs.

How can I save energy?

Energy management is key to saving electricity, as it optimizes consumption with the aim of streamlining and reducing costs without affecting consumers.

1. Reducing energy consumption in the home and office

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Heating
  • Make the most of sunlight: Open the curtains or blinds during the day, so sunlight comes in and naturally heats the room. Close them at night to prevent heat loss.
  • Improve insulation: Reinforce your home's insulation in the walls, ceiling, and floor. You can also use thermal curtains to reduce heat loss through the windows.
  • Regulate the temperature: Set the thermostat between 20 and 21ºC for a comfortable temperature. Each degree less can represent a saving of 7% on your power bill.
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Appliances
  • Use power strips with switches: Some appliances use energy even when they're on stand-by. Using a power strip will allow you to disconnect them completely when you aren't using them in order to prevent phantom power.
  • Make the most of the sun to dry clothes: Hang out clothes in the sun or outdoors instead of using the dryer.
  • If you need to replace an appliance, choose one with a high energy rating: They use less energy to perform the same tasks.
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Lighting
  • Use low-consumption LED bulbs: They waste less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs and have a longer useful life.
  • Choose targeted lighting: It isn't necessary to light an entire room. You can opt to use table lamps, reading lights, or wall lights for specific areas as needed.
  • Install motion sensors: They're a perfect choice for walk-through areas or rooms where constant lighting is not needed. They detect motion and turn on and off automatically.
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Office
  • Configure energy-saving options in electronic devices: Activate the sleep function, and set idle times to automatically turn them off after a few minutes.
  • Implement turn-off policies: Place reminders at different points of the office so that every employee checks that they've turned off the lights and all equipment at the end of the day.
  • Use efficient equipment in rest areas: Opt for efficient appliances such as low-consumption fridges and microwaves, and choose power-saving programs whenever possible.

2. Save energy in methods of transport and mobility

Another measure that contributes to reducing energy consumption is making use of a more efficient mobility. By analyzing the way people and goods move, measures can be taken to minimize the environmental impact.

Some of the habits that contribute to reducing our travel footprint are:  

  • Using public transportation: Commuting on trains, buses, and streetcars or carpooling with other passengers reduces the number of cars on the road.
  • Incorporating electric mobility solutions: Electric vehicles are a very efficient type of transportation for urban commuting. Find the fast charging station closest to you.

  • In short distances, choose to travel by bike or walk. This habit isn't just healthy for the environment, but it also improves people's health and well-being.

3. Save energy with a self-consumption model

Energy self-consumption makes it possible for any person or company to produce and consume their own electricity by installing PV solar panels or other renewable generation systems. A commitment that translates into:

  • More energy independence: You can cover part or all of your energy needs, which ensures greater autonomy.
  • Renewable energy: It's obtained from the sun, an unlimited resource.
  • It contributes to sustainable development: Energy self-consumption promotes the transition towards an eco-friendly model.
  • Power outage backup: In the event that there are interruptions in the power supply, you'll continue having access to electricity in your home or business.
  • Economic saving: The investment in infrastructure is offset by continued savings on your power bill.
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Repsol and energy saving

We work every day to promote energy solutions that transform mobility and reduce the environmental impact. We produce renewable fuels for aviation and collaborate with operators to advance their carbon footprint reduction strategies.

We produce biofuels from raw materials such as used cooking oils and forest waste, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 90%. 

In addition, we develop synthetic fuels with water and CO2 as the only raw materials, usable in today's cars, trucks, and airplanes. We also offer an extensive network of electric vehicle fast charging points and energy self-consumption solutions tailored to your needs.

With projects such as Solar360 and Solmatch, we promote the generation of solar energy in homes and urban communities, allowing savings on bills and contributing to the care of the environment. At Repsol, we continue to focus on innovation and the circular economy to build a more efficient future.