Calculating the temperatures of common spaces (stairways, network cellars, garages). The housing association’s board should monitor the housing association’s energy and water consumption regularly. Planned property management: improving energy efficiency, energy-efficient lighting, ventilation, heat extraction systems, etc. Lowering the temperatures in the apartments. Reducing, shortening and compressing jogging saunas and sauna shifts. Distribution of energy saving tips to residents.
Tips for housing association residents shorten shower time. Avoid running water unnecessarily and adjust the power and temperature of the shower to a lower level. Machine wash full loads. Choose an eco program and lower temperatures if possible. Only wash textiles when they are really dirty. Air out the clothes and extend the washing intervals. Follow the washing temperature recommendations marked on the textiles. Consider when you use the dryer. Newer dryers are more energy efficient, but old ones can consume a lot of electricity.
When you get a new washing machine or dryer, choose a device that saves electricity and water. Compare the energy labels of the devices. If the faucet or toilet bowl leaks, report it to maintenance immediately. Turn off unnecessary devices. Use water wisely, don’t waste it unnecessarily. Close the doors and windows. Sauna less often. The one-time heating electric stove is by far the single electrical appliance in the home that consumes the most energy. Notify the building association of any defects that fall under its maintenance responsibility without delay.
Find out when electricity is cheapest and avoid consumption peaks, especially if you have a stock exchange electricity contract. You can follow the price of electricity, for example, on the website of the energy company or in the phone application. It is good for the child to understand that age brings freedom and responsibility also in relation to digital devices. However, it is also important for adults to examine their own media use and commit to jointly agreed routines. If everyone’s screens are turned off, it can also be an opportunity to do something fun together. Also remember to adapt the rules to different situations. A healthy digital life includes predictability and consistency, for which clear guidelines work well.
Still, flexibility is not always a bad thing. Special days fit into every person’s and family’s everyday life. The rules should support the fact that the child learns to regulate his own use of the media in different situations. Please update the rules as needed. A child’s interests change, and not all screen time is worth the same. At best, digital devices offer support for learning and well-being. It may also be easier for a child to accept restrictions if he knows that he will get more freedom sometime in the future. If following the rules goes well, it is worth giving praise.