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Reducing your Bills through Energy Efficiency
There are many ways in which you can use energy more efficiently in order to save money off your future energy bills. Below are some tips that can get you started right away. More information on how to be energy efficient can be found on the My Home section of the Energy Saving Trust web site.
- Insulating your home using loft and cavity wall insulation could save up to £380 per year - click here to find out more
- Replace your lightbulbs with energy saving ones - they last 10 times longer than ordinary lightbulbs and could save you up to £200 per year.
- Remember to always turn off the lights when you leave a room.
- Close your curtains at dusk to stop heat escaping through the windows.
- Switch off appliances that are not in use, rather than leaving them on standby. This includes your PC, TV, DVD player, Hi-Fi and many more.
- Only boil as much water as you need (and remember to cover the elements if you're using an electric kettle).
- Use a shower if you have one and you'll save time, money and water.
- If you have a dripping tap, get it repaired quickly. In just one week, you could waste enough hot water to fill half a bath.
- Never switch on a half empty washing machine, tumble dryer or dishwasher unless you can use a half load or economy programme.
- Is your water too hot? Check your thermostat isn't set higher than 60�C/140�F.
- Turning your thermostat down by 1ºC could cut your heating bills by up to 10 per cent and save you around £30 per year.