Save energy for better tomorrow

Energy is a major concern today. The petroleum resources are depleting and the renewable sources except hydro power have their limitations. The major source of energy will be nuclear in the future, but one way we all can produce energy i.e. by saving it today.  

To save energy, we switch off the equipments like fan, bulb, TV etc, but how can we say that energy has been saved? If we take an example of AC diesel generator, if we are not taking any power from it, are we saving energy in terms of fuels? The generator will consume fuel, similar will be case with thermal plant. They are producing electricity, we use it or not, it will consume fuel. Then how do we save it?

As we switch off the lights, fans, or other equipment on a large scale, the load on plant reduces, which will make it consume less fuel. One fan or bulb may not contribute a lot, but it will be added for every equipment which is put off and collectively it will make a difference. The plant will consume fuel according to the base load, whether we use it or not, but as the load increases, the fuel consumption will increase. So save electricity save fuel save future.