Top Tips for Energy Saving
Simply follow the energy saving tips below to help minimise wasteful use of energy in your home every day:
Top Tips
Switch off lights in empty rooms
Close Curtains at dusk
Set thermostats correctly
hot water thermostats at around 60 – 65oC
room thermostats between 18 – 21oC (or 23oC if there are elderly or very
young people in the home)
Turn electrical appliances off rather than leaving them on standby
Only fill the kettle with as much water as you need each time you boil it
Cook with lids on pans and match ring size to saucepan size
Avoid placing furniture in front of radiators
Wait until you have a full load before using your washing machine and use a lower washing temperature (between 30 -40oC)
Use a shower instead of a bath when possible
Tumble dryers cost a lot to run – dry clothes outside or on a clothes rail for free