Lighting:

1. Use compact fluorescent lamps and fluorescent tubes.

2. Install motion sensors for lighting in stairways, corridors and less-frequently-used areas.

3. Draw up curtains or adjust venetian blinds to allow maximum use of natural daylight.

4. Replace flickering lights as they consume more electricity than usual.

Air Conditioners:

1. Adjust the temperature to comfortable level, avoid it lower than necessary.

2. Air conditioners can be used with low-speed fans to evenly spread cool air. In this way, temperature can be set at a higher level.

3. Clean filters at regular intervals.

4. Carry out maintenance at regular intervals.

5. Close all doors and windows in an air-conditioned space.

6. Coat windows under direct sunlight with ultraviolet-resistant film.

Refrigerators:

1. Adjust refrigerator temperature to an appropriate level.

2. Place refrigerators in cool places and allow enough spaces for ventilation.

3. Regularly defrost freezer to avoid it getting too thick.

4. Replace old style fridges which consume more electricity.

Washing Machines:

1. Adopt cold-fill program to avoid energy consumed for heating up water.

2. Classify laundry according to thickness, texture and colors, try to have full loads when using the machine, and choose the right washing program according to the instruction manual.

3. Choose rapid or half-load program for small volume of laundry, which can save water as well as electricity.

Computers:

1. Change PCs to standby mode when they are not occupied temporarily..

2. Switch off PC screens when not in use temporarily.

3. Switch off PCs when not in use.

Dryers:

1. Reduce the use of dryers by relying on clothes drying outside.

2. Clean filters regularly.

3. Spin the laundry before using a dryer.

4. Classify laundry according to thickness, try to have full loads when using the machine.

5. Keep warm air floating to increase drying efficiency.

Dehumidifiers:

1. Place dehumidifiers in well-ventilated area and allow heat to be radiated efficiently.

2. Close windows tightly to avoid humid air from getting in when a dehumidifier is operating.

3. Avoid putting dehumidifiers under direct sunlight or near thermal equipments.

4. Clear relative equipments and air filter regularly.

Televisions:

1. Switch off TVs when not watching.

2. Don't leave TVs on standby mode by remote controls.

3. Turn the TV volume to an appropriate level because higher volume consumes more electricity.