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Energy Saving Tips

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Heating and cooling (typically comprises about 40% of average household energy use)

  • Where possible, set to no more than 18-20°C for heating (20 is plenty) and no less

  • Dress for the temperature

  • Only heat or cool the rooms you need – close doors to unused rooms and use zoned heating or cooling if

  • Try a fan before switching on the air-conditioning in summer, and use ceiling fans in reverse in winter

  • Ensure heating and cooling systems are regularly cleaned and serviced in accordance with the

  • If possible, ensure that at least your ceiling is insulated

 

Stop air leaks

  • • Use sealing strips and door snakes to stop air leaks around doors and windows

  • • Locate and seal any gaps in floors, walls, chimneys, vents and ceilings

  • • Choose close-fitting curtains and blinds to keep heat in or out

 

Bathroom and laundry (typically comprises around 23% of average household energy use including

water heating)

  • Check for any leaking taps, especially hot water taps

  • Take shorter showers where practicable

  • Install water-efficient shower heads

  • Wash in cold water, spin thoroughly and dry clothes on a rack or outside instead of using the clothes dryer

 

Kitchen (typically comprises around 13% of average household energy use)

  • Set fridge to no colder than 4-5°C, and the freezer -15 to -18°C and minimise how often you open the doors

  • Ensure there is a sufficient air gap around the fridge as it helps it run more efficiently

  • When boiling the kettle, don’t fill it with more water than you need (it uses a lot of energy)

  • Don’t run your dishwasher unless it’s full

 

Entertainment and home office (typically comprises around 11% of the average household energy use)

  • Where possible, adjust settings on all devices to run in economy mode

  • Set to automatically switch to standby or sleep mode when not being actively used

  • Turn off at the power point when not in use

 

Lighting (typically comprises about 6% of average household energy use)

  • Try using natural light as much as possible

  • Turn off lights when you’re not in the room

  • If you only need a small amount of light, turn on a lamp instead of the main lights

  • Switch to LED globes, especially for those lights that your household uses the most

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