Continuity Indicators - Aneel

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MUNICIPALITY
Decrease the value of Contribution for Public Lighting Cost (CIP).
DISTRIBUTION COMPANY
Reduce commercial losses.
Increase inspection to halt adulteration of meters.
Use new technologies to avoid energy theft and frauds.
Consumer
Adopt attitudes to reduce electricity consumption.
Tell the company when there is suspicion of theft or fraud.
CHECK SOME TIPS
- PREFER household appliances, motors and light bulbs that have the Procel seal, for they
are more efficient and use less energy;
- UPON DOING electric installations, use adequate wires and do not mend them poorly;
- AVOID using adapters (T sockets) to connect several devices;
- SUBSTITUTE incandescent bulbs for compact or circular fluorescent bulbs;
- TURN OFF light bulbs, air conditioners and the television in unoccupied areas and also
don't sleep with the TV on;
- DON'T PUT AWAY hot, uncovered food in the refrigerator and keep it organized to avoid
the door from staying open for a long time;
- DON'T PUT clothes to dry behind the freezer or refrigerator and regulate the thermostat
according to the season of the year, for, in the cold weather, the temperature doesn't
need to be a low;
- MAINTAIN the freezer and refrigerator rubber seals in good conditions. If they aren't,
replace them for new seals;
- TRY to use the iron which overloads the electric network a lot - while other devices are
off. To not turn it frequently, iron a large quantity of clothes all at once;
- AVOID long showers and regulate the showerhead according to the season of the year;
- WHEN using the washing machine, put the maximum quantity of clothes - or dishes in
the dishwasher and use the adequate level or soap to avoid a lot of rinsing, and
- COMMUNICATE to the distribution company when you identify irregular uses of energy,
including theft or fraud.