Ways to reduce your energy bill
Ways to reduce your energy bill
- Use energy efficient light bulbs (CFLs)– they use one fifth of the energy and last up to 15 times longer than ordinary bulbs.
- Replace standard 50W halogen 12V downlighters with 35W energy saving IRC Dichroic Lamps. They use 30% less energy, give more light, and last twice as long.
- Buy ‘A’ Energy Rated kitchen appliances – they cost less to run and over time will give you considerable savings on your electricity bill.
- Turn your TV off rather than leave it on stand-by – equipment on stand-by uses up to 20% of the energy it would use when fully on.
- Fit a lagging jacket – lagging your hot water cylinder will keep the water hotter for longer and pay for itself in 2-3 months.
- Insulate your attic – attic insulation will keep the heat in your home for longer and pay for itself in 2-3 years.
- Don’t overfill your kettle – only boil as much water as you need.
- Fit thermostatic radiator valves (TRV’s) to your radiators – these allow you to reduce the temperature of your rooms accordingly.
- Turn your heating down – reducing your thermostat by 1º C will take 10% off your heating bill.
- Save on hot water – use ‘economy’ programmes on your washing machine.
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