By reducing your energy usage, you can make a positive impact on the environment while also saving money on your bills – a win-win for your wallet and the planet! Together we can make a big impact.
Energy saving tips
Every action counts! Here are some simple energy saving tips that can make a big difference:
Electricity/Gas
- Turning off lights when leaving a room could save you around £25 per year! Replacing lights with LED lights could help you save even more energy
- Turn off appliances fully, don’t leave in standby mode. This can save around £60 a year!
- Avoid overfilling the kettle
- Cook with lids on pans and match the saucepan size to the hob ring you are using. This keeps heat inside the pan and reduces cooking time
- Use your washing machine more sustainably by using a 30-degree cycle and reducing use to once a week
- Using a clothes rack or washing line instead of a tumble dryer to save around £60 per year
- Only run the dishwasher when full
Heating
- Only use your heating when needed. Every degree you can turn down your heating by could save you up to £100 a year
- Before turning up the heating, put on an extra layer of clothing to see if that warms you up enough.
- Draught proof your home or speak with your landlord about any draughts
Water
- Reduce shower times. Taking just one minute off your shower time can save up to 10 litres of water.
- Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth
- Swap regular baths for showers
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