Electricity Tariff: Expert Advises on Ways to Make KPLC Units to Last Longer
- With the recent increase in electricity tariff, some customers have been seeking ways to make their power token units last longer
- A lady subscriber said she spends over KSh 2,000 on tokens in a month due to high tariffs, and it has been troubling for her
- An electrical engineer, Uwem Jeremiah, explained five helpful ways to make electricity token units last longer than usual
An electricity customer has raised concerns over the rising power bills.
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The lady said she spent over KSh 2,000 to buy electricity tokens, which do not last for a month.
Uwem Jeremiah, an electrical engineer, advised the lady that the responsibility of managing electricity bills lies with her.
Why you should minimise your usage of electronics
Jeremy advised that, with the rising electricity bills, if one is not careful with energy consumption, the cost of buying energy will compete with rent.
"As an intelligent person, weigh your options well before getting electronics. Check your salary and your monthly entire earnings before you could buy electronics," he advised.
For instance, he said, air conditioners consume a lot of energy, accounting for about 50% of a person's electricity cost.
He recommended being selective with the electronics you buy and only using the necessary ones.
Turn off appliances when not in use
Jeremy recommended turning off all electric appliances, like bulbs and sockets, after using them.
"If you're buoyant enough, then please go ahead. But if not, turn off those lights. Use them only at night, and you will definitely see a change in your electricity consumption."
He suggested the use of LED energy rechargeable bulbs to minimise power consumption.
"Once your light bulb is charged, turn off the powerbox and only switch it on when you want to use the fridge, charge phones or watch television," he recommended.
He said the move can preserve electricity tokens to last longer than usual.
Consider solar power
He recommended the use of solar energy to meet power needs like lighting.
"With solar, you can use the smaller electronics in your house and only switch to electricity when you need to use your heavy electronics," he said.
Lady installs solar system in her house
In related news, TUKO.co.ke reported that a Nigerian lady chose green energy after she got frustrated by the lousy electricity supply in her area.
She invested KSh 311,000 into a solar system that could power her house and supply energy to her home appliances.
Many online users who were amazed by her installation asked questions about the cost of her panels and batteries.
Source: Legit.ng
