Energy Saving
Save Money With These Energy Saving Tips
Despite energy bills rising in the UK, it is easy to save energy and money by being more efficient in the home.
Most of us take for granted the cost of energy and the way in which we use energy around the home but with a few simple changes to your daily habits you could see your monthly bills reduce.
No-Cost Tips
Heating
Set your heating to go off around half an hour before you leave the house and to come on again just before you return. Don't heat an empty house.
By turning down a room thermostat by 1 degree you could save up to £30 a year.
Don't obstruct radiators with curtains or furniture this will also obstruct heat entering the room.
Insulate your loft and wall cavities and save up to £200 a year - Grants Available
Electricity
When you have finished with an appliance switch it off properly. Leaving appliances on standby still consumes energy.
Change all your standard light bulbs to modern, energy efficient light bulbs. Not only are they more energy efficient, they also last up to ten times longer!
Washing
When using washing machines use lower temperatures and always wash full loads.
In the summer months dry your clothes outside to avoid unnecessary energy waste from using tumble dryers.
Modern dishwashers, believe it or not, use less energy and water than washing by hand.
Cooking
When cooking consider using pressure cookers and microwaves as these use less energy.
Don't boil too much water when using a kettle, just boil the amount that you need.
Prevent heat loss by keeping a lid on pans and only use pans that are the same size as the cooker ring.
Energy Saving Tips
Insulate your hot water tank
By insulating your hot water tank you could save around £10 a year. The average cost recovery time is around 1 year
Double Glazing
By upgrading your windows to modern double glazing you could see savings of around £50 per year. The average cost recovery time is around 2-5 years.
Energy Saving Light bulbs
Change all of your current bulbs to modern, energy saving light bulbs and observe around £5 - £10 a year. The average cost recovery time is around 6 months
Draught Proofing
Ensure that your home is 'draught proof' to see savings of around £35 per year. The average cost recovery time is around 3 years
Loft Insulation
Save up to £100 per year with loft insulation! Find out whether you are entitled to a loft insulation grant.
Cavity Wall Insulation
By insulating the cavity within your walls you could see savings of up to £130 per year! Find out whether you are entitled to a cavity wall insulation grant!
Renewable Energy Sources
Learn more about renewable energy sources and the savings they offer by following these links;
Renewable Energy Grants & Renewable Energy Incentives
There are many renewable energy grants and exciting, new renewable energy incentives available to most people throughout the UK. Click here to find out whether you are eligible for a renewable energy grant or renewable energy incentive.
