Energy saving is not just about saving money on your bills, it’s also about not wasting energy.
Read our energy saving tips and start saving energy in 5 minutes, a day or in the long term.
Energy saving tips that take just five minutes
- Turn off all lights when not needed.
- Don’t leave the TV and other appliances on standby.
- Never leave hot taps running – it’s money down the drain.
- Turn your thermostat down by one degree.
- Don’t overfill your kettle; heat only the amount of water you need.
- Take regular showers instead of baths – you’ll use 60% less water.
- Consider switching to a greener supplier. Compare green suppliers.
- Use your toaster, not the grill for toast.
Energy saving tips that take just a day
- Defrost your fridge/freezer regularly to keep it running efficiently and cheaply.
- Change all light bulbs to energy saving light bulbs. They last longer and use 20% of the power.
- Fit an insulating jacket to your hot water cylinder. Buy a British Standard jacket that’s at least 7.5cm thick.
- Insulate hot water pipes, especially the ones between the boiler and hot water cylinder.
- Seal up any drafts in doors and windows using draft excluders. For smaller jobs use stick on draft excluding tape, which is available from your local DIY stores.
Energy saving tips for long term savings
These jobs may require professional help. Use our handy list of your nearest tradesmen as a reference.
- Ensure your home is properly insulated. If you home is poorly insulated you could lose up to 33% of your heat through the walls or roof.
- Replace your boiler. You could save over 20% on fuel bills if your current boiler is over 15 years old.
