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Energy saving advice
We’ve put together a list of simple and effective tips to help you save energy. Use
your IHD to monitor your usage and discover how small adjustments can make a
difference to your energy habits. You can also use your online account to view your
peak energy usage times with our straightforward usage graphs, and learn effective
ways to save energy with ‘My Energy’ features.
Don’t leave the TV on standby
This also applies to your media players, stereos and computers.
You’ll cut down on energy wastage by turning your appliances
off completely and not leaving mobile phones, MP3 players and
laptops on charge unnecessarily.
Only use what you need
Only fill the kettle with the amount of water you need. For washing
machines, tumble driers and dishwashers always aim for a full load if
you can’t use a half load or economy programme.
Use energy efficient light bulbs
Swap your ordinary light bulbs for energy saving ones. Energy
efficient light bulbs last 12 times longer and for each bulb you fit you
could save up to £9 on your annual electricity bill.
Tame your heating and save 10%
It’s really important to stay warm in winter, but turn down your
thermostat by just 1°C and you could save up to 10% on your
heating bills. If you’re going away over winter, leave the thermostat
on a low setting to provide protection from freezing at minimum
cost. By making a small adjustment to your heating you could save
around £30 a year.
Don’t let your heating escape
Double glazing could cut heat loss through your windows by 50%
and you could save up to £40 a year. Just closing your curtains at
dusk will stop heat escaping through your windows.
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