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10 ways to save energy, money, and help prevent climate change.
Here are some simple measures you can do right now.
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Turn your thermostat down. Reducing your room temperature by 1°C could cut your heating bills by up to 10 percent could save around £60 per year. If you have a programmer, set your heating and hot water to come on only when required rather than all the time. |
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Is your water too hot? Your cylinder thermostat should be set at 60°C/140°F. | |
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Close your curtains at dusk to stop heat escaping through the windows and check for draughts around windows and doors. |
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Always turn off the lights when you leave a room. |
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Don't leave appliances on standby and remember not to leave laptops and mobile phones on charge unnecessarily. |
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If possible, fill up the washing machine, tumble dryer or dishwasher: one full load uses less energy than two half loads. |
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Only boil as much water as you need (but remember to cover the elements if you're using an electric kettle). |
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A dripping hot water tap wastes energy and in one week wastes enough hot water to fill half a bath, so fix leaking taps and make sure they're fully turned off! |
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Use energy saving lightbulbs. They last up to 10 times longer than ordinary bulbs, and using one can save you around £45 over the lifetime of the bulb. This saving could be around £70 over its lifetime if you're replacing a high wattage incandescent bulb, or one used for more than a few hours a day. |
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Do a home energy check. Just answer some simple questions about your home and we'll give you a free, impartial report telling you how you can save up to £340 a year on your house hold energy bills. |
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