Issue No. 24
23 December 2014
Saving energy with technology
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echnology is so highly dependent on electricity that gadgets are rendered useless without any power source. It only makes sense to say that the more gadgets you have, the higher your power use is. With this line of thought, it may seem counter-intuitive, but there are ways that today’s modern devices can actually help you save electricity. Below are some tips:
Utilize your gadget’s power saving mode. Most smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other modern gadgets and devices include a feature that allows it to go into a state of low power use. For mobile gadgets, a power saving mode helps the device’s battery sustain its charge for much longer, translating to lesser frequency required to charge the device. The power saving mode, meanwhile, will decrease the energy consumption of devices that require a constant feed of power during use.
Turn airplane mode on. In moments when connectivity is not a necessity, such as at night during sleep, switching your device to airplane mode will also help keep its battery’s charge for an extended period of time. Additionally, putting your device on airplane mode while it’s plugged in will let it charge faster.
• Visit wattmatters.org.ph and kuryente.org.ph. Through the websites Wattmatters.org.ph and Kuryente.org.ph, an initiative of the Department of Energy (DOE), the public can find information to help them be more energy efficient. People can use Wattmatters.org.ph to know more about energyefficient appliances and compute their home power consumption while Kuryente.org.ph helps consumers understand their electric bills. It also provides information regarding the power sector in the Philippines.
Set your Wi-Fi timer. Another battery power saving move is turning off your device’s Wi-Fi connection when not in need. While the Wi-Fi connection of devices can be manually switched on or off, some devices now feature a Wi-Fi timer which will automatically enable or disable your gadget’s Wi-Fi connection according to the schedule that you set it on. Aside from Wi-Fi, turn-off other hardware radio features such as Long-Term Evolution (LTE), Near Field Communication (NFC), Global Positioning System (GPS), and Bluetooth, when not being used.
Sources:
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http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2367542,00.asp https://www.doe.gov.ph/news-events/news/press-releases/ 2440-doe-supports-the-2014-national-science-andtechnology-week
Published by the Knowledge Management and Information Service (KMIS) for the DTI ENERCON Management Team in support of the National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Program. If you have Enercon tips to share, other suggestions or requested topics, please e-mail us at publications@dti.gov.ph.