WHY CONSERVE ENERGY?
Trinidad and Tobago’s once abundant supply of natural gas is on the decline, impacting the money the country earns from natural gas sales to the petro chemical sector. Additionally, the natural gas used for electricity production is sold at a lower than market rate, resulting in a missed opportunity to earn higher revenue on the open market. In addition to making more natural gas available for sale elsewhere, Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation will significantly contribute to Trinidad and Tobago achieving its commitment under the Paris Agreement, which focuses on an overall emission reduction of 15% by 2030 from the industrial, power generation and transport sectors. The Paris Agreement brings all nations into a common cause to undertake ambitious efforts to combat climate change and adapt to its effects .
Choosing Energy-Efficient products like LED bulbs and practicing Energy Management and simple Energy Conservation habits reduces the demand for electricity and, therefore, lessens the amount of natural gas used in electricity generation.
LEDs, formally called Light Emitting Diodes, use 85% less energy than incandescent bulbs and 30% less than Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL). By changing just 4 60watt incandescent bulbs to 4 9watt LED bulbs, you can save approximately $25.00 per billing cycle (2 months) or $150.00 per year. While LED bulbs may cost a bit more, they last much longer and offer long term benefits—for you, the country, future generations and the environment.
