Q.Did you know that to bring a megawatt of electricity to your homes, 30-40 million rupees are spent? Electricity saved is money saved. Note down the monthly consumption of electricity in your house, apply energy-saving tactics, and see the difference in the bill amount. Involve your family in this effort.

This activity asks you to actually measure your home's electricity use, cut waste, and record the saving.

What the activity teaches

It shows why conserving energy matters: building a new power plant to add even one megawatt costs 30-40 million rupees, so 'electricity saved is money saved' — often worth more than electricity generated.

How to do it

1. Note the baseline — write down your household's monthly electricity consumption (units) and bill amount from a recent bill.
2. Apply energy-saving tactics — switch off lights, fans and appliances when not in use; replace ordinary bulbs with CFLs or LEDs (which use about 80% less power); use appliances efficiently; and involve the whole family.
3. Compare — after a month, note the new units and bill and calculate the saving.