Follow the Energy Saving Trust’s tips & advice for quick and easy ways to save energy, lower your bills and reduce your carbon footprint.
(1) Your thermostat should be set to the lowest comfortable temperature, typically between 18 and 21 degrees Celsius. You don’t need to turn your thermostat up when it is colder outside; the house will heat up to the set temperature regardless. Dropping the heat by just 1 degree could save £100 on your heating bills and 305kg of carbon dioxide a year from your household carbon footprint.
(2) You can quickly and easily reduce the amount of energy you use by remembering to turn your appliances off standby mode. Almost all electrical and electronic appliances can be turned off at the plug without interfering with their settings, saving you around £55 a earnout energy bill. Find out more about what to look for when choosing appliances.
(3) Switching to energy efficient lights such as LED spotlights could help you save energy this winter. LEDs come in a variety of shapes, sizes and fittings –if the average household replaced all their bulbs with LEDs, it could save up to £60 a year.
(4) Swap your bath for a shower! Some of us might enjoy a long soak in the bath but swapping just one bath a week with a 4-minute shower could save you £55 a year on your energy bills. Find out how saving water at home can help your wallet and the environment.
Energy Saving Trust: https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/
