Energy saving tips

Ten ways to save energy today

1. Turning your thermostat down by 1 degree C could cut your heating bills by up to ten per cent and save you around £30 a year.
2. If you think your water is too hot, you should check your cylinder thermostat. It shouldn’t be set higher than 60 degrees C/140 degrees F.
3. Close your curtains at dusk to stop heat escaping through windows.
4. Always turn off the lights when you leave a room.
5. Don’t leave appliances on standby and remember not to leave appliances on charge unnecessarily.
6. If you’re not filling up the washing machine, tumble drier or dish washer, use the half-load or economy cycle.
7. Only boil as much water as you need (but remember to cover the elements if you’re using an electric kettle).
8. A dripping hot tap wastes enough water in a week to fill a bath. Fix leaky taps and make sure they are properly turned off.
9. Replace your light bulbs with energy-saving ones. They last 12 times longer than normal bulbs and can reduce your lighting costs by up to £78 over the course of their lifetime.
10. Do a home energy check. Just answer some simple questions about your home and the Energy Saving Trust will give you a free, impartial report telling you how you could save up to £250 a year on household energy bills.

These top tips are from the experts at the Energy Saving Trust.
Visit The energy saving trust website or call 0800 512012 for more information or to get a free energy report.

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