Ultimately the end user for the consumption of energy is an Individual. The energy consumption may be concentrated in few applications or industries, but all the these activities are for the benefit for the Individual. 

An Individual can contribute in two different ways to conservation of non renewable energy.

 1. He/she can reduce his/her personal requirement of energy.

 2. Use alternate source of energy even if it is little bit more expensive initially.

A user may follow the following suggestions :-

1. Switching of all electrical gadgets when not required including bulbs, heaters, Oven and other electrical appliances.

2. Replace conventional Bulbs and tube lights with more efficient halogen lamps. 

3. Regular maintenance of electric motors, Heaters ( de scaling once a year)

4. Reduce the number of lights where possible.

5. Reduce the wattage of appliance where possible.

6. Organize your life around your own residential area. This would not only save energy but save lot of your time and money .

7. Economize on water usage as electricity is needed at different stages to bring water to your home and as such water is a scares commodity.

8. Reduce unnecessary travel.

9. Encourage group travel and support any activity that  reduces the consumption of energy.