How to save energy in the day-to-day

Adopt some habits that reduce the spending power of your PC and other devices.

In times of global warming, has been increasing concern about the decrease in spending for power. Apart from the ecological aspect, there is also question of his pocket: the value of the account at the end of the month, may decrease in some precious real.

PC World heard some experts in the area to find out how to proceed with electronic devices - at home or at work - to make a more rational use of electric energy.

Keep in mind that most modern electronic equipment tend to spend less. This is because using components that make more efficient use of electric energy. Television, for example, must include the Label Procel (National Program for Conservation of Electricity). Look choose one that makes the most efficient use within their category.

The technology used in electronic equipment directly influences in their energy consumption. A monitor, 17 inches of CRT technology, for example, has a power of 65 Watts (W).

Meanwhile, one of equally sized LCD consumes 30 W, according to Ada Noriega, manager of products from monitors of LG Electronics. That is, the mere exchange of technology provides a saving of over 50% in consumption.

Another important factor: even when comparing two devices with the same technology, the latest usually consume less. "The new electronic technology with old aggregate resources, as, for example, a timer to turn off a TV," recalls Fernando Bacellar, AES Eletropaulo, feature useful for those who often sleep in front of the TV.