Energy Management
For starters, a great energy and cost saving measure can be turning your thermostat down. Even only 1°C can save you a great 10% off heating bills (approx. £55 every year). Your water may even be too hot as well, so make sure the cylinder is kept at around 60.
Remember, if you have a programmable thermostat, and it’s not necessary to have the heating and hot water on all day, set it so that it’s running only during times needed. Like the morning, or just the evening, and don’t leave taps dripping…2 weeks of drip drip drip could fill a bath.
Now that you’ve set out to save energy on heat, save the heat you have! Shut the curtains, check for draughts in windows and doors and make sure warmth is not escaping to the outside, otherwise it’s simply a waste.
Appliances, electronic utilities and all switches, should be turned off and neither left on stand-by or on charge for longer than necessary. This includes light switches and main sockets. And if there is nobody in the room, what’s the point in wasting all that energy?
When the room is occupied, the best thing is an energy saving light bulb. They last up to 10 times more than the average bulb and can save you approx £40 over their lifetime.
You should fill the kettle only as much as needed. The more water that is in it, the more energy it consumes to heat. If you are only about to have two cups of tea, just put enough water in for those two cups.
And finally, fill your washing machine as much as possible to cut down on the number of washes. If there is wind or it’s warm, no need for a dryer, they’re the most useless electric appliance invented!
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