Save Energy In Your Home

Save Energy In Your Home

Saving Energy in Your Home

If you won’t get a chance to attend one of the energy roadshow events throughout Energy Week, you could still consider some of the tips below to help reduce your energy costs. 

• Make sure your radiators are not obstructed by curtains or furniture
• Draw your curtains at dusk to help keep heat inside your rooms
• Don’t leave windows open for long periods of time unnecessarily
• Only fill your kettle with the amount of water you need, making sure to cover the kettle element.  Overfilling kettles in the UK wastes enough energy to power 50% of the nation’s street lights!
• Don’t leave the fridge door open and try to avoid putting hot or warm food straight into your fridge
• Check the energy labels on new appliances for estimated annual electricity consumption
• Cover saucepans with lids whenever possible and use a pan which is the same size as the cooker ring
• Many modern ovens, particularly those with fans, need little or no preheating
• When using a dishwasher always wash a full load
• If possible use a washing up bowl in the kitchen sink so you use less hot water.
• Use a low temperature setting and only wash full loads or use a half-load or economy programme
• Dry clothes outside in warmer weather
• Use the shortest setting needed on your tumble dryer
• Take a shower instead of a bath, which can use up to five times as much hot water as a shower.