TOP TIPS:
- Turn off lights when not using them.
- Low energy light bulbs use less power than standard bulbs and can save up to £9 a year for each one used.
- Turn your TV and other appliances off at the wall rather than leaving them on stand-by.
- Only fill kettles with the amount of water you need.
- Avoid placing large pieces of furniture in front of radiators so as not to trap heat.
- Keep your central heating settings between 18°C and 21°C. 1°C will save 10% on your heating bill.
The Energy Savings Trust have useful information on getting the most from your central heating system, please follow the link below:
Understanding Your System
- Defrost your fridge regularly so it works more efficiently.
- Close the curtains at dusk to stop heat escaping from windows.
- Turn your hot water thermostat down to 60°C
The Energy Savings Trust have useful information, please follow this link:
Water
- Either fill your washing machine to capacity or when doing a smaller load opt for the 'half load' option where available, if not, use an economy programme.
- Get leaking hot taps attended to immediately.
- Make lists before food shopping to help reduce waste. The Energy Savings Trust report that most households in Scotland waste £430 a year buying food they do not eat. They have some useful tips, please follow the link below:
Reducing Waste
The Energy Savings Trust suggest more simple things to keep your bills down and information on energy saving products. Please follow the link below:
Money Saving Tips
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Money and Energy Advice Toolkit page
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