Power Supply Conservation

What is Power Supply/Energy?

 Energy conservation is “the prevention of the wasteful use of energy, especially in
order to ensure its continuing availability”.
 A power supply is a component that provides electricity to at least one use. It usually
transfers one sort of electrical power to another, but it can also convert another type of
energy – such as solar, mechanical, or chemical – into electrical energy. A power supply
gives electric power to components.
 Seeing it in another look, energy is anything that has the capacity to produce a change in
matter. If you look around inside your house, you’ll see that all of the appliances that you
have is conducted by energy or power supply. Thanks to power supply, our everyday
routine is a lot easier. However, those power supplies have a bad reaction to our planet if
we’ll continue to overuse them.
What is Power Supply Conservation?
 Power supply conservation, or also known as energy conservation, means lowering
energy consumption by producing or consuming less of it. This could take the form of
utilizing fewer energy services or using energy-efficient equipment.
 It occurs when you make a deliberate decision to utilize less energy. When we consume
less energy, we help to reduce the depletion of fossil fuels and help clean up the
environment. We end up saving money as a result of our efforts.
Why should we conserver our energy?
 Reduce Living Expenses
Saving energy frequently results in lower living expenses. When the general population
consumes less gasoline or electricity, prices fall.

 Benefits The Environment And Protects Wildlife

Consumption reduction benefits the ecosystem and wildlife. It reduces direct air pollution
caused by machinery, cars, and power plants.

 Less Power Plants

If the public saves energy, utilities will not need to construct as many power plants.

 Promote Health
People can protect their fellow humans' health by conserving fuel. Pollution causes or
worsens a wide range of major medical issues, including lung cancer and asthma. This
causes unnecessary pain and increases health-care costs.

 Reduce Dependence
Consumption decreases dependence on costly technologies, transportation networks, and
trade agreements. When individuals preserve fuel, natural disasters, accidents, or armed
confrontations are less likely to occur. Conservation makes relying on local and regional
energy supplies more realistic.

 Finite Resources
Some of the resources used to generate electricity are limited. For example, the planet
cannot generate extra coal or uranium supplies. People can ensure that affordable energy
is available for future generations by conserving electricity.

 Make A Positive Impact

Personal conservation actions may appear to have little influence, yet they can
accomplish more by setting a good example. When children observe their friends,
neighbors, or parents saving gasoline and power, they are more likely to do the same.
What is the importance of Power Supply Conservation? (Detailed explanations)
 It is important for us to use energy or power supply if it’s only needed. We may assist to
heal our world by conserving energy, such as by using solar panels, which are pure
energy that originates from the sun and minimize your monthly electric expenses. Solar
panels also help to purify the air.

 Limiting your energy consumption also reduces your environmental impact.

When we use fossil fuels, we emit a massive amount of greenhouse gases. These gasses,
which include carbon dioxide, accumulate faster than the atmosphere can absorb them,
preventing the Earth from maintaining a steady temperature. We can also cut greenhouse
gas emissions by lowering our energy consumption.

 Utility expenses are another way that power supply conservation can help you save
money. A few easy modifications, ranging from the sorts of equipment you use to your
electricity plan, can have a major effect on how much your energy bills will cost you. The
more you do to conserve energy, the more your electricity, natural gas, and even water
bills will reflect those improvements. As your efforts accumulate, you may begin to see
big savings.

How can Power Supply Conservation make a difference or help the environment?
 Save energy, save the environment - Although it may not be visible, there is a clear link
between your energy consumption and the environment. Consuming less energy reduces
the amount of hazardous gases emitted by power plants, conserves natural resources, and
protects ecosystems from degradation. You can help to make the planet a better and
happier place by taking efforts to reduce your energy consumption.
 Consume less, conserve more - Reducing your home's electricity consumption – or
moving off the grid with solar energy - can help the environment, conserve resources, and
save lives. Although your own energy-saving changes may appear insignificant, when
multiplied by 7 billion, small steps make giant leaps.

What are ways to help conserve energy/power supply?

 Turn off lights.
 Unplug devices and appliances you’re not using.
 Reduce appliance use
 Take shorter showers and turn off the water when brushing your teeth or shaving (use
less hot water).
 Plant trees.
 You can also use LED lights.
References:
 https://www.techopedia.com/definition/1756/power-supply#:~:text=A%20power
%20supply%20is%20a,provides%20components%20with%20electric%20power.
 https://justenergy.com/blog/understanding-energy-conservation-and-its-many-benefits/
 https://taraenergy.com/blog/your-guide-to-understanding-energy-conservation/
 https://www.saveonenergy.com/green-energy/save-energy-go-green/
 https://www.energysage.com/energy-efficiency/why-conserve-energy/
 https://www.bhhclv.com/7-reasons-to-conserve-energy/
 https://www.inspirecleanenergy.com/blog/sustainable-living/what-is-energy-conservation
 https://www.3rlt.org/10-ways-to-conserve-energy-every-day/
 https://tristate.coop/kids-conserve-energy-for-home-school

Contributors:
 Jaymee Lynn T. Arcilla, Cristelle Ann N. Canlubo, Sonea Nicole T. Calalang, and Kim
Jin Yosh P. Chi