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Simple Energy Saving Tips
10 point checklist



  • Turn your thermostat down. Reducing your room temperature by 1°C could cut your heating bills by up to 10 percent. You could save around £40 per year.

  • Is your water too hot? Your cylinder thermostat shouldn't need to be set higher than 60°C/140°F.

  • Close your curtains at dusk to stop heat escaping through the windows.

  • Always turn off the lights when you leave a room.

  • Don't leave appliances on standby and remember not to leave appliances on charge unnecessarily.

  • If you're not filling up the washing machine, tumble dryer or dishwasher, use the half-load or economy programme.

  • Only boil as much water as you need (but remember to cover the elements if you're using an electric kettle).

  • A dripping hot water tap wastes energy and in one week wastes enough hot water to fill half a bath, so fix leaking taps and make sure they're fully turned off!

  • Use energy saving light bulbs. Just one can save you £100 over the lifetime of the bulb - and they last up to 12 times longer than ordinary light bulbs.

  • Just answer some simple questions about your home and obtain a free, impartial report telling you how you can save up to £300 a year on your house hold energy bills.


View the full Tips document here


Also here you can find the Energy Efficiency Guide for Community Projects


 
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