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 Most people would be able to reduce their electricity consumption up to 20% without any special technical solutions.- Electricity consumption has increased by 45% since 1980.
- Electricity consumption is projected to increase by 70% over the next 20 years.
- The top 3 producers of electricity from renewable sources (numbers from 2008):
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- China (682.1 TWh)
- Brazil (385.8 TWh)
- USA (371.6 TWh)
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- The top 3 producers of electricity (numbers from 2008):
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- USA (4110.3 TWh)
- China (3221.8 TWh)
- Japan (1009.4 TWh)
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- By gaining more control of your electricity consumption you can:
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- Make your home/company safer.
- Make your electrical appliances more efficient and last longer.
- Save on electrical bills by not overloading your circuits.
- Prevent potential electrical damages to your appliances.
- Reduce excessive electricity production which pollutes our environment.
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- A traditional circuit breaker has an estimated lifespan of 30 years. However, it is not designed to withstand more than 12 short-circuit triggers under overload. After this, its function might be compromised.
- 27% of the world's energy is lost in energy transmission and generation.
- If 1000 UK homes reduced their electrical bill by 1,3%, this would result in 6000 kg of CO2 emissions being prevented due to reduced electrical consumption.
- 50% of the carbon emissions attributed to commercial and residential buildings results from electricity consumption.
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