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--- efficiency_now:immediate_measures [2022/04/22 14:33] – [More insulation measures] yaling.hsiao@passiv.de
+++ efficiency_now:immediate_measures [2022/08/22 14:09] (current) – [Showerhead] yaling.hsiao@passiv.de
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-The energy demand for hot water makes up around 10% of total household consumption, which is often wasted. Therefore, it is worth looking into how hot water can be saved, such as by using a water-saving showerhead. The article [[https://passipedia.de/technik/duschkoepfe|water-saving - showerhead (in German)]] gives further information on this - the equipment is easy to obtain and replace.
+The energy demand for hot water makes up around 10% of total household consumption, which is often wasted. Therefore, it is worth looking into how hot water can be saved, such as by using a water-saving showerhead. The article [[efficiency_now:immediate_measures:technology:showerhead|shower head]] gives further information on this - the equipment is easy to obtain and replace.
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 ==== Saving electricity====
-Frequently, the focus is not put on this aspect, although this is where considerable cost savings can be achieved on account of the high electricity prices. Appliances with a much better level of efficiency are available on the market; whenever first-time acquisition is already necessary in any case, it is usually especially worthwhile to choose an appliance that is more energy efficient, even though it might necessitate slightly higher investment. A whole range of further measures are available for reducing the electricity demand - this will have a considerably positive impact with regard to climate protection and consumption of fossil fuels, as fossil-based power plants can often be shut down if less electricity is consumed.
+Frequently, the focus is not put on this aspect, although this is where considerable cost savings can be achieved on account of the high electricity prices. Appliances with a much better level of efficiency are available on the market; whenever first-time acquisition is already necessary in any case, it is usually especially worthwhile to choose an appliance that is more energy efficient, even though it might necessitate slightly higher investment.
-Initial approaches can already be found in this Passipedia article: Optimisation of the electricity demand.
+A whole range of further measures are available for reducing the electricity demand - this will have a considerably positive impact with regard to climate protection and consumption of fossil fuels, as fossil-based power plants can often be shut down if less electricity is consumed.
+Initial approaches can already be found in this Passipedia article: [[https://passipedia.de/grundlagen/nachhaltige_energieversorgung_mit_passivhaeusern/moeglichkeiten_zur_weiteren_optimierung_von_strombedarf_huelle_und_haustechnik|Optimisation of the electricity demand]].
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   * Remove roof racks and roof fittings when not in use  (efficiency due to attentiveness ; such fittings increase flow resistance considerably, leading to higher fuel consumption and costs)
   * Avoid carrying excess loads (attentiveness: every kilogram has to be accelerated and the kinetic energy absorbed in this way is later "out-braked" (meaning it is converted into environmental heat which can no longer be utilised)
-  * Regular maintenance of the vehicle (efficiency due to careful operation) **Lightweight electric cars** may contribute quite considerably (40 %!) to a reduction in emissions, based on the DLR study linked here.
+  * Regular maintenance of the vehicle (efficiency due to careful operation) **Lightweight electric cars** may contribute quite considerably (40 %!) to a reduction in emissions, based on the DLR study linked [[https://www.dlr.de/content/de/artikel/news/2022/01/20220324_weniger-emissionen-durch-elektrische-leichtfahrzeuge.html|here.]]