The first "power supply and demand warning warning" is issued!Nine lists that can save electricity with large power consumption home appliances

Currently, some power plants have been shut down due to the effects of the March 16th earthquake, and the temperature in the Kanto region is on par with that of midwinter. Expected.

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has issued the first "Electric Power Supply and Demand Crisis Warning", calling on Tokyo Electric Power Company's 1 Tokyo and 8 prefectures to save electricity from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm. .

The Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, Gunma, Tochigi, Ibaraki, Yamanashi, and Eastern Shizuoka areas are targeted for the "power shortage warning".

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In addition to Tokyo Electric Power Company, Tohoku Electric Power Company has also been issued a target for a tight power supply and demand warning. In addition, TEPCO has announced that there is a risk of power outages in some areas from the evening because power saving is not progressing as expected.

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This time, I will introduce you to an effective way to save electricity that you can easily do at home.

[1] Lower the temperature setting of the heater that uses electricity, or create an environment that does not use it. I feel a little difficult to move, but I think it's okay to wear a coat indoors on a day like this.

If you have a hot water bottle, we also recommend a hot water bottle. I also pulled out a hot water bottle that I put away because I thought the season was over.

【2】If you don't mind doing the laundry tomorrow, stop today

Washing machines are also home appliances that consume a lot of power. Unless you absolutely have to wash today, let's do it tomorrow or later.

Even if you use a washing machine, if there is a course that can be finished in a short time, such as the speed course, you can save electricity by selecting it.

Also, it would be nice to wash things that can be hand washed by hand and use the washing machine only for dehydration. It dries relatively quickly now that it is dry even indoors.

[3]I will turn the iron on from tomorrow

The iron is also a home appliance that consumes a lot of power. Let's pass the ironing that you don't need to do today after tomorrow.

[4] Use a hair dryer after drying with a towel

Hair dryers consume a lot of power even when used for a short period of time. You can reduce power consumption by thoroughly towel drying and shortening the time you use the dryer.

[5] Replace the vacuum cleaner with a paper mop or broom You can save electricity by switching to cleaning methods that do not use electricity, such as rags.

[6] Reduce microwave cooking as much as possible

For cooking that uses a microwave oven, such as heating vegetables, use gas instead of gas.

[7] Try cooking with gas instead of using an electric rice cooker

If you are using an electric rice cooker, how about cooking with gas? Rice can be cooked deliciously by using a thick pot such as an earthen pot, a rice cooker, or a cast iron pot.

【8】Turn off unnecessary lights

Be careful not to forget to turn off lights in empty rooms. It's easy to forget things like bathrooms and hallways.

[9] Pay attention to the power consumption of the TV

Although it is a natural way to save power, turn off the TV when you are not watching it. You can reduce power consumption by replacing the information you want to obtain from the TV with a radio or smartphone.

You can check TEPCO's power usage status and power usage outlook on this page.

▼Electricity Forecast｜TEPCO Power Grid

https://www.tepco.co.jp/forecast/