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A study has been initiated to assess changes in energy consumption by replacing existing household electrical appliances with energy efficient appliances. Energy SAVE.Demo-households have been identified in existing HDB households to assess the impact of replacing existing electrical appliances with energy efficient alternatives. | 
Energy consumption of individual household appliances (based on sampling done at these 2 precincts)
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The main energy guzzlers in a household are the refrigerator, air-conditioner, lights, TV and water heater. NEA has introduced a Mandatory Energy Labelling Scheme (MELS) which is currently used to label refrigerators and air-conditioners, the two main s energy guzzlers. 0 tick indicates a low energy efficiency rating whilst the maximum of 4 ticks indicates an excellent energy efficiency rating.
Two households have been identified in the demo precinct at Serangoon North to be used as the Energy SAVE Demo-households. Energy consumption would be measured to monitor and verify energy savings before and after the replacement of appliances. |
The following energy efficient alternatives have been installed in the Energy SAVE Demo-households, depending on the individual household's consumption habits as well as its existing appliances. | | | | 0 tick | 3 ticks | 0 tick | 3 ticks | | N.A. | N.A. | 0 tick non-inverter | 2 ticks non-inverter | | Low efficiency lamps | Energy efficient lamps | Low efficiency lamps | Energy efficient lamps | | 12% | 35% | | $6.50 | $74.10 |
The NEA home energy calculator is a useful tool to determine the energy consumption of household electrical appliances. Energy usage will be calculated in both kWh and dollar value.
http://services.spservices.sg/cs_services_energy-audit.asp. * Electricity tariff rate: $0.3045
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Energy SAVE Households 
