It’s not all about building energy efficient (in Finnish: energiatehokkuus) houses or isolating everything to the top level. It is also about talking the talk.


TVs, computers and additional gadgets use up to 10 to 15% of energy consumption in a household. This is approximately the same amount that it takes to keep your food cold. 79% of Finnish people have their TVs on stand-by all the time. The world and the reception is digitalized so now everything must be on stand-by.


Here are few facts of how much each device use energy when put on stand-by:


TV 1-13W

Digibox 1-13W

Computer 8-20W

CD-player 0-18W


If all the households in Finland would turn off their devices instead of putting them into a stand-by mode, we would save 60 000 times the amount of electricity needed by a 2-bed room apartment in Finland. However, turning your device off comes with the attitude check. Living up to the standards our children want us to live, really means putting an effort in creating sustainability. And big parts of sustainability start with small deeds such as turning off all stand-by devices. When you get the hang of it - you can really start changing your habits. You will quite soon realize that the small deeds mount up to big affect and are actually quite fun to execute.


Here are some good tips:


A proper doormat will not only save you energy by keeping your vacuum cleaner in sleep - but it also saves your nerves with guests and unwanted dirt. Easy to apply, small investment but a huge effect. That’s what it’s all about.


If you happen to own a car, you should always warm it with an additional heater if it’s +5c or less outside. In this case it’s enough to run the heater for half an hour but it warms the car enough to not to burn so much fuel. Car uses most fuel when it’s cold - and most of the fuel is used to warm the car.


You should also visit your nearest K-Rauta for some tips and tricks for your house regarding energy efficient lifestyle. They sure know how to save some money by putting a small effort into it.