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East Midlands Energy Efficiency

Hints & Tips at University

We all want to do our bit.  Safety, sustainability and energy efficiency are important to us all.  Sometimes it’s the little things that can make a big difference, particularly when we act collectively.  Here are some top tips to help students at university or college.

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When was the last time you switched energy supplier. Regularly changing to the right tariff can save you money by reducing your energy costs. If you rent a property and pay the energy bills yourself the law says you should be able to choose your own energy supplier.

Only fill your kettle with the water you need. You will save both water and energy.

Hanging out clothes to dry will save you energy and money over using a tumble drier.

Use a microwave. Generally a microwave oven is the most efficient way to heat up and cook food.

Using lids on your pans when cooking will save energy and help heat the contents quicker.

Switch off radiators in any rooms you are not using regularly and keep internal doors shut to save energy.

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