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[ 1 Jul 2014 ]
10 ways to save energy, money, and help prevent climate change.
Here are some simple measures you can do right now.
| Turn your thermostat down. Reducing your room temperature by 1°C could cut your heating bills by up to 10 percent. You could save around £50 per year. |
| Have your gas appliances serviced each year |
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| Close your curtains at dusk to stop heat escaping through the windows. |
| Always turn off the lights when you leave a room. |
| Don't leave appliances on standby and remember not to leave appliances on charge unnecessarily. |
| If you're not filling up the washing machine, tumble dryer or dishwasher, use the half-load or economy programme. |
| Only boil as much water as you need (but remember to cover the elements if you're using an electric kettle). |
| 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! |
| Use energy saving lightbulbs. They last up to 10 times longer than ordinary bulbs, and using one can save you around £40 over the lifetime of the bulb. This saving could be up to £60 over its lifetime if you?re replacing a very high wattage incandescent bulb, or one used for more than a few hours a day. |
| Do a home energy check. Just ask yourself are you thinking about your energy consumption. |
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| Source http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/what_can_i_do_today/getting_started
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