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14. HOW TO SAVE ENERGY
ELECTRICAL SAVINGS
1. Switch off appliances
which are not in use.
2. Unplug chargers and
adapters.
3. Don’t leave TV’s
Stereo’s etc. on stand-
by.
4. Turn off lights in rooms
not being used.
5. When cooking use a
lid on the pan to hold
in the heat and turn the
temperature down.
We all wish to make savings on our energy bills and at the same time be warm and cosy in our
homes. As fuels costs rise, having an efficient and cost effective heating system is vital. You have
made your first step in reducing your carbon dioxide emissions now look at other ways to help you
make extra saving on those fuel bills. Here are a few ways which can help you make those savings.
WATER SAVINGS
1. Fit a water saving
shower head to save
energy.
2. Turn down the
temperature on your
washing machine and
only do a full load.
3. Fill up the dishwashers.
4. Make sure taps are
turned off and not
dripping - can waste
5,500 litres of water a
year.
5. Have a shower instead
of a bath and take
shorter showers.
6. Turn off the tap when
cleaning your teeth.
HEATING SAVINGS
1. Fit thermostatic radiator
valves to give you
better control. Make
your boiler provide heat
where you need it.
2. Turn the room
thermostat and radiator
thermostat down by 1
˚
3. Close curtains at night
to cut down draughts
from the windows and
stop the heat escaping.
4. Insulation and draught-
proofing on windows
and doors.
5. Rooms which are not
in use, turn off the
radiator.
6. Do not cover or hang
curtains in front of the
radiators.
