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Energy Efficiency Matters gives concerned citizens like you an overview of how your electricity bills are calculated as well as practical guidelines and clear directions for practising energy efficiency at home. The easily-implementable practices for mindful and responsible electricity consumption in daily life can significantly reduce your household’s energy costs as well as the impact of harmful carbon emissions on your health and the local environment. Without compelling you to buy any new technology or make any additional expense, this book aims to help you achieve a change in outlook that will have repercussions far beyond your home, extending to the nation and the whole world.
That said, if you are looking to buy or replace electrical appliances for your home, this book also outlines the factors and features to consider, including energy efficiency labels, to maximize usage while minimizing electricity consumption.
The book also advises you on planning, designing, decorating or refurbishing your home to minimize electricity use while delivering the desired comfort and guides you on publicly available resources to learn more about energy efficiency.
Although written in the Indian context, the simple and relatable principles explained in this book can nonetheless find relevance and application in the lives of electricity and energy consumers across the world.
When properly applied, the collective actions of conscientious and determined individuals like you can go a long way in preserving the planet for the children of today and tomorrow.
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Ajay Mathur is Director General, International Solar Alliance and former Director General of TERI. Dr Mathur was also Director General of Bureau of Energy Efficiency, leading the bureau’s flagship initiatives such as the star labelling of energy appliances, the Energy Conservation Building Code, and the PAT (perform, achieve, and trade) programme for energy-intensive industries. Dr Mathur was also a member of the Prime Minister of India’s Council on Climate Change, and India’s spokesperson at the Paris climate negotiations. Dr Mathur was appointed a Chevalier de l’Ordre national du Merite by the President of France in recognition of his outstanding commitment to the preservation of the environment and coping with energy-related challenges.
Leher V Thadani is a communications professional who has advised organizations in reputation management, crisis communications, and public affairs. She has worked across a wide variety of sectors including climate change, energy efficiency, and renewable energy.
