Hints & Tips at HomeWe 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 at home. |
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Smart meters help you track your energy use in pounds and pence. They can help educate you and your family to reduce your energy bills.
Check the programmer on your heating and hot water to make sure the timings match your needs. If you don’t have a seven-day programmer fitted consider getting one.
Boiling food on the hob? Only use the water you need to save energy.
When did you last test your smoke alarm? Make sure it will work when you need it by testing it weekly. #TestItTuesday
Hanging out clothes to dry will save you energy and money over using a tumble drier.
Keeping the oven door closed while you are cooking helps keep your oven at a stable temperature. It can also improve your cooking whilst saving you energy.
Still using tungsten, halogen or fluorescent bulbs? Changing to LED lighting can save energy and money.
Washing a small load of clothes? Check you washing machine’s settings to see if you can use the “half load” programme to save water and energy.
