Energy efficiency advice

Following these tips could save you money on your utility bills, whilst also being kind to the environment.

• Don’t overheat your home. By turning down the heating by just one degree you can reduce your fuel bill by 10%
• If you have a water filled radiator on an outside wall, attach a reflective panel or kitchen foil to the wall behind to help to keep the heat in the house. Putting a shelf over the radiator will also help distribute the heat around the room
• Use a shower instead of a bath – it’s five times cheaper
• Put draught proofing on your doors and windows
• Change to energy-efficient light bulbs, they use a fraction of the electricity of ordinary bulbs and last up to 10 times longer
• When you buy electrical goods, look for the “energy label” and choose the most efficient model to cut down on electricity consumption
• Turn off electrical equipment when it is not in use. Don’t leave the TV on standby as it wastes electricity and adds to your bill
• Try to use a full load in your washing machine
• Don’t overfill the kettle – just heat the amount of water you need. It will boiler quicker and use less electricity
• Put lids on saucepans and use just enough water to cover the food
• Use a microwave oven to cook small meals – its much cheaper than a conventional oven
• Defrost your freezer regularly. Removing excess ice means the freezer doesn’t have to work as hard

If you have any ideas to help with energy saving and environmental protection
in your community, please let us know.

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