Energy efficiency is about making sure that any energy (electricity gas or other) that goes into heating, lighting or providing power in your home is not wasted. As energy costs money it is also about not wasting money - your money.
Being energy efficient means using common sense to reduce the amount of fuel you use. At the same time you can make your home more comfortable, and bills more affordable. Here are a few of the things you can do to make savings.
- Use energy-efficient light bulbs.
- Don't leave hot water running - use a plug in your basin or sink.
- Have a shower rather than a bath as it uses less hot water.
- When using the kettle only boil as much water as you need.
- If you have a hot water thermostat set it at 60 degrees centigrade.
- Turn down your central heating thermostat by just one degree centigrade.
- Wait until you have a full load for your washing machine.
- Turn off any unnecessary lights.
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