Even though it’s their own fault, Men Regret Soaring Bills, Teach 7 Ways to Save Up to 10%

Heartbroken when the electricity bill at his house soared, a man complained about it to the parties Energy commission (ST) on the Twitter page.

The user, who only wanted to be called Jay, said it was unreasonable when he found that his electricity bill had increased from the normal tariff he received.

According to him, he had been working from home for years even before the pandemic and the movement control order (MCO).

“Since more than five years, I live and work from home. The routine of my life has never changed. PKP to the pandemic, El Nino should be the same.

The transmission got the attention of ST and a duty officer was sent to check the electricity meter. However, through inspection, the meter in his house is said to be in good condition. Jay was then asked to get a contractor to inspect the electrical equipment in the house.

“Last-last I’m sorry for myself. After you come checkmeters all good. When I called the contractor to check, it turned out…….it was my fault. Air conditioner very dirty, so the power source goes up.

“Unfortunately ST, TNB was hit. I think there must be people like me too. I don’t understand the concept and importance of using energy efficiently. It’s a waste of energy until the bill soars because of my own fault. After telling ST, they shared some useful energy saving tips. can deduct 5 to 10% of the total bill.”

To save energy, there are 3 ways that users can take, namely no-cost measures and medium and high-cost measures. For this no-cost action, it’s more of an everyday habit where it doesn’t involve any additional costs, but can contribute to a 5-10% savings. As an example:

1. Close all switches after use. Do not leave electrical equipment in standby mode. This includes TV, computer and so on. Equipment that is left in standby mode is actually still using electricity.

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2. Close the internet modem when not in use, especially at night.

3. Close windows and doors when using the air conditioner. This is to prevent cold air from escaping through the doors and windows, thereby speeding up the cooling process of the room.

4. Set the AC temperature to 24-26 degrees Celsius.

5. Use natural lighting and ventilation wherever possible. For example, open windows and curtains during the day to allow light and air from outside to enter.

6. Wash and scrub clothes in large quantities.

7. Make sure electrical equipment is always clean from dust and dirt to avoid excessive energy consumption. Maintenance of electrical equipment must be carried out according to a schedule to ensure that electrical equipment is working properly. For example, washing the air filter on the air conditioner every 6 months or once a year.

What kind of medium and expensive sizes are they?

Medium and high-cost measures involve investing to enable sustainable energy savings, and they can deliver even greater savings, up to 20%. Among others are:

1. Replace conventional lamps with energy efficient lamps such as T5 fluorescent lamps, compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) or LED lamps. The savings that can be generated are not only in terms of energy consumption but also in terms of the number of lamps that need to be used and lamp life.
2. Purchase and use energy efficient electrical equipment that receives a Minimum Energy Performance Standard rating or in English Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) either 4 or 5 stars. This label provides information on the energy consumption performance level of electrical equipment. The more stars on the label, the more energy efficient the equipment is. The price of energy-efficient electrical equipment may be slightly more expensive, but it is more economical in the long run. To date, there are 9 electrical appliances labeled as Energy Saving, namely refrigerators, air conditioners, televisions, washing machines, household fans, freezers, lights, microwave ovens, and electric rice cookers.

Easy to say, energy efficiency refers to the careful, prudent and prudent use of energy. As a consumer, these energy efficiency practices can help:

• Reducing the burden of monthly electricity bills, especially when many activities are carried out at home,
• Save the cost of living,
• Protecting the environment because reducing energy consumption can reduce carbon emissions from generation, in line with the government’s intention to reduce the intensity of greenhouse gas emissions in the country by 45% by 2030,
• Avoid waste and ensure a continuous supply of energy for future generations as fuel resources are running low.

For more energy-saving tips, ST also provides a guidebook entitled “Saving Energy, Preserving the Environment for the Future”. This book is available on the ST website and can be downloaded for free at www.st.gov.my/TipsCekapTenaga.

For more information or if you have any questions, ST can also be contacted via:

1. Toll Free Line: 1-800-2222-78 (ST)
2. Phone: 03 8870 8500
3. Facebook page: Malaysian Energy Commission
4. Instagram: st_malaysia
5. Twitter: ST_Malaysia
6. Website www.st.gov.my