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According to statistics released by the National Energy Council data, in 2011 , the cumulative fixed eletricity consumption in China has reached 4.6928 trillion-kilowatt, up 11.7%.

An report that issued according to China State Council R&D center enterprise research institute, in 2011 the Chinese electric power gap is 30 million kilowatts, in 2012 the electric power gap continues to expand, or will amount to 50 million kilowatts.

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An investigation of 200 residential communities by Beijing News last week shows that only 20 percent of them are using treated water to flush their toilets. If residents are allowed to flush toilets with treated water, 30-40 percent in water can be saved.

But the investigation reveals that most resident buildings still use fresh water instead of treated water in their toilets although they have separate treated-water pipelines. This is because the cost to treat sewage is higher than the stipulated price for its use. Property management companies do not want to lose money by providing treated water. In addition, the quality of treated water is not a guarantee due to poor management.

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Ways to stop water wasting in our homes:
•  In the Kitchen
•        Most dishwashers do not require a pre-rinse. Just load up the dirty dishes to avoid water waste.
The kitchen is often the hub of the household, and it's a goo place to start changing water wasting habits. A garbage disposal uses a lot of water; try to use it sparingly and start a compost or other method of disposing of organic matter. If your home has a dishwasher, run it only when it is full. Most newer dishwashers do not require the dishes to be prewashed, so don't waste water on that if you don't need to. Also, if the faucet or any of the water-using appliances are leaking, get them fixed.
In the Bathroom
•        Toilets can waste a lot of water. Make sure to check them for leaks.
The best thing a household can do for water conservation is to install water-saving faucets that limit the amount of water used. This is a simple and cheap fix. To check to see if your toilet is leaking, add food coloring to the water in the tank. If the color bleeds through to the toilet bowl within 30 minutes, there is a leak. Family members should also begin taking shorter showers and turning off the water while brushing their teeth.
In the Laundry Room
•        Unless abolutely necessary, run only full loads of laundry to avoid water waste.
Another source of water wasting is the laundry room. It is important to run the washing machine only when you have a full load. If you must run it when it is not full, make sure to set the appropriate water level. Replace old washing machines; new Energy Star machines use 35 to 50 percent less water and also save on energy.
In the Yard
•        People waste a lot of water in their yards. Make sure to water only when necessary.
With a little planning, you can avoid wasting water outside of the home as well. When landscaping, plant drought-resistant plants and shrubs. Typically native plants do well, and they will also be more resistant to local plant diseases. If you must water your lawn or flowers, do it early or later in the day, and make sure any sprinklers you run aren't watering pavement. Use mulch or other organic matter around flower beds to help the soil retain moisture.
   
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