Energy Efficiency

Did you know that by taking some simple steps you can save up to £375 per year off your electricity bill? Follow the Energy Saving Trust's tips: 

1. Switching off standby mode on your devices could save around £55 per year
2. Draught-proofing windows and doors could save around £45 per year
3. Turning off lights when you leave a room could save around £20 a year 
4. Switching to LED bulbs can save between £4-13 per bulb per year 
5. Using your washing machine more efficiently, such as doing a 30-degree wash, could save you around £28 a year 
6. Avoiding using your tumble dryer in warmer weather could save around £60 a year 
7. Keeping your shower time to just 4 minutes could save a typical household £70 a year on their energy bills
8. Swapping just one bath a week with a 4-minute shower could save you £12 a year on your energy bills
9. Avoid overfilling the kettle and save yourself £11 a year on your electricity bill
10. Reducing your dishwasher use by one run per week for a year could save you £14
11. Effective insulation of your hot water cylinder is important: even if you have thin spray foam or a loose 25mm jacket, you can benefit from increasing the insulation to a British Standard Jacket 80mm thick, saving £35 a year in the process

 For more information on energy efficiency, visit the Energy Saving Trust website.

• Pull your sofa away from the radiator if it is in front of it. 
• Keep curtains closed to keep heat in.
• Draught-proof windows and doors.
• Turning down your thermostat by 1°C could save you £80 a year. 
• Servicing your boiler regularly will reduce your heating bills.
• Insulating your loft can save you around £155 per year.
• Cavity wall insulation can save you as around £185 a year.
• Solid wall insulation can save you around £250 a year.