Energy Saving Tips

Easy ways to save money
on your energy bills.

No and low cost measures that can make you save energy and money on a daily basis.

1. Turning the thermostat down by 1° C can save up to 10% off fuel bills.

2. Remember to turn lights off when leaving a room.

3. When the TV is not in use, turn it off rather than use stand-by

4. Use low energy light bulbs. Replacing ordinary light bulbs with energy saving ones will use around a quarter of the electricity, saving around £10 a year each.

5. Don't leave the fridge door open for longer than necessary, and try to avoid putting warm food straight into the fridge - wait until it has cooled down

6. Wait until you have a full load before using the washing machine, or use the half-load or economy programme if your machine has one

7. Don't overfill the kettle for just one drink, but remember that with electric kettles the element always needs to be covered.

8. A hot water tank jacket costs only a few pounds and can pay for itself in energy savings within a few months

9. When buying a new fridge, freezer, washing machine or tumble drier look for the energy efficiency recommended logo (see attached) or make sure that the appliance is 'A' rated for energy use.

10. Most of the heat from you home escapes through the wall and roof. Installing loft and cavity wall insulation to your home can make considerable energy savings. There are lots of grants and discounts to have this work done.

Call 0800 512 012 for more details.

Energy saving measures

Energy saving measures that might involve low or medium investment to save up to hundreds of pounds a year on your fuel bills.

Insulation

More then 50% of energy can be wasted through the walls and the loft due to lack of insulation. Preventing heat loss is the first step toward making a home more energy efficient. Installing iInsulation not only provides a higher level of comfort by retaining the heat generated but it also reduces the amount of energy needed to heat the space in the first place.

if you want to find out how to get a no obligation quotation for insulating your home or enquiry if you are eligible for a grant or discount call our energy advisors on 0800 512 012.

Heating

Boilers account for around 60 per cent of all domestic CO2 emissions. Using a high efficiency condensing boiler with heating controls could save you between £190 and £240 a year while increasing the comfort of your home.

If your boiler is 10 or 15 years old consider replacing it with a new condensing boiler. To find out how to chose the most reccomended visit the Energy Saving Trust website.

Energy supplier

Another way to cut down your fuel bill is to check with other energy suppliers whether you can get a better deal or where to source green energy.

tEC and Energylinx have combined forces to help you find the very best deal available for your home electricity and gas.

Use these calculators to find the very best deal for your home, sign up online and benefit now from savings into the hundreds of pounds.