Energy efficiency tips for the home |
As published on http://www.energywatch.org.uk/
There are a number of
cheap and easy energy efficiency measures which you can take
in order to make your home energy friendly. In taking these
simple steps you’ll not only save money but you’ll
also be helping to save the environment.
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Don't leave your appliances on standby. Turn the TV off
if no one is watching it. |
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Replace three regular light bulbs with three energy saving
ones. If every household in the UK did this, there would
be enough energy saved to power all of the UK’s
street lighting for a year. |
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Close your curtains at dusk to stop heat escaping through
the windows. |
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Fit draught excluders around doors and windows. |
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For an older freezer, defrost regularly to keep it running efficiently
and therefore cheaply. |
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Try to only use your dishwasher and washing machine when
it has a full load. |
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Only heat areas of the house you use, for example turn
off the radiator in the spare bedroom. |
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Place an insulating jacket over your hot water tank.
This can save up to £15 a year. |
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Don't overheat your home. Turning your thermostat down
by one degree can reduce your fuel consumption by around
10%. |
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Only fill the kettle with just enough water for your required
needs. You'll get your drink quicker and you’ll
save energy too! |
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Further information
can be found via the Energy
Saving Trust website. |
