Efficient energy use, simply called energy efficiency, is using less energy to provide the same level of energy service. Efficient use of energy is the most economical solution to energy shortages. At the same time, by reducing emissions, energy conservation is an important part of lessening climate change, bringing forth both economic and environmental values.

The Threat of our Time - Global Warming

The world is warming up. Global warming refers to the increase in the average measured temperature of the Earth's near-surface air and oceans since the mid-20^th century, and its projected continuation. Evidence reveals that a 0.6 degree rise would kill 150,000 people every year. Glaciers, permafrost and sea ice are disappearing. Sea levels are rising, seasons changing and extreme weather becoming more extreme. As temperatures increase further, there will almost inevitably be more flooding, more droughts, more disease, more famine and causing the destruction of entire ecosystems and species.

This massive and rapid change to our climate is likely to be caused by the greenhouse effect. Recent researches show that CO₂ emissions are occurring at a rate doubling the capacity that the earth can assimilate. Furthermore, CO₂ concentrations in the atmosphere are now 380 ppm, which is higher than any measured records over 4,000,000 years. The delicate balance of atmospheric gases that sustains life is thickening, trapping more and more heat and irreversibly changing our world.

Change of Light Bulb / Fluorescent Tube

Lighting is a necessity to humans living. Old-fashioned incandescent light bulbs and fluorescent tubes waste as much as 95 per cent of the energy they use. Compared with incandescent bulbs and T8 and T12 Tubes, energy saving lamps can save up to 80% energy. To save the world, it’s time to switch to lighting sources with high efficiency.

Energy Labelling Scheme

Many countries and regions have adopted energy efficiency policies and introduced the mandatory or voluntary Energy Efficiency Label scheme to provide information on energy consumption and efficiency to help consumers make better purchasing decisions. The energy efficiency of the appliance is rated in terms of a set of energy efficiency classes on the label. The labels also provide other useful information to the customers for comparison with various models.

European Union Energy Label

With the objectives of reducing energy consumption and eliminating energy wastage, Energy Label which is applicable on light bulbs was introduced by the EU.

The energy efficiency of the product is rated in energy levels ranging from A to G on the label. 'A' stands for the most energy efficient and 'G' for the least energy efficient. The Energy Rating label enables consumers to compare the energy efficiency of appliances. It is also an incentive for manufacturers to improve the energy performance of their products.