Overview
- On March 5, the state utility CFE, through its PAESE program, issued a nationwide alert urging Mexican households to change electricity use habits.
- Recommended no-cost steps include turning off devices in standby, maximizing daylight, checking home wiring with qualified personnel, and switching to LED lighting.
- When buying appliances, the CFE advises choosing models with Sello FIDE or Energy Star certifications and prioritizing inverter technology for refrigerators and air conditioners.
- Operational tips stress cleaning air-conditioner filters every six months, setting regulated temperatures, running washing machines with full loads, and line-drying clothes when possible.
- World Energy Efficiency Day has been observed on March 5 since a 1998 conference in Austria, and advocates highlight both household savings and reduced emissions, with added energy security benefits.