Project Case Studies

Efficient electrical appliances significantly reduce CO2 emissions

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Before joining the Eco n’Home project, a householder in Almada, Portugal, had begun to install low energy light bulbs in their house in an attempt to reduce their energy bills. However, with unsatisfactory results, the householder was keen to participate in the project to explore further ways of reducing their energy and in particular, their electricity consumption. Following the initial audit by Ageneal, a number of recommendations were proposed to reduce electricity consumption: replacing remaining incandescent lights bulbs with low energy bulbs, and replacing white appliances such as the fridge and freezer with efficient models. The householder soon implemented these measures along with making a considerable effort to implement behavioural changes such as turning off appliances and lighting when not needed. These actions reduced electricity consumption by 823 kWh annually, corresponding to an annual reduction in CO2 emissions of 500kg. Advice provided on eco-driving and mobility habits led to a 15% reduction in transport energy use

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