With the rises in energy costs this winter now is a good time to take steps to save energy, reducing your bills and your CO2 emissions.
Easy changes to make in the kitchen
Use a microwave or slow cooker instead of the oven
Use saucepan lids
Don't overfill the kettle
Simple lifestyle changes to save on heating bills
Switch your heating to a slightly lower temperature and wear more clothes
Close doors to stop heat going upstairs
Turn the heating down in bedrooms and turn off the heating in unused rooms
Use a low wattage heated blanket when sitting down instead of turning up the thermostat
Smart tips for using home appliances and lighting
Switch off appliances and chargers at the wall
Dry clothes on the line or an air dryer instead of using the tumble drier
Wash clothes at 30 degrees
Choose energy efficient appliances
If you are on a lower night time tariff switch to using your dishwasher and washing machine at night time
Replace old light bulbs with LED bulbs
DIY draught proofing and insulation
Install draught proofing strip around leaking doors and windows
Use builders' foam or caulk on cracks in window frames, between the floor and skirting boards or for gaps in the eaves
Fit thermal curtain linings or secondary glazing on glazed windows
Install a thicker insulating jacket on your hot water tank
Insulate your attic door
Insulate hot water pipes
You can find links to useful organisations giving advice and help with home energy here (add link once page address finalised).
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