July 26, 2006 at 3:32 pm
at 3:32 pm
EFFICIENCIES - Freezer
Pack your freezer tightly so it doesn’t have to work hard to freeze air space.
EFFICIENCIES - Heating
Set your central heating system so the house is only heated when someone is in. Turn it down in summer.
REDUCTIONS - Electricity
Switch it off! Electrical goods left on standby use around 40% of their full running power.
REDUCTIONS - Energy Supplier
Save up to 2 tonnes of CO2 a year by buying your electricity from renewable sources.
REDUCTIONS - Washing
Hang your clothes to dry instead of using an electricity draining tumble dryer.
REDUCTIONS - Shower
Save resources with showers. They use around two fifths less water than baths.
EFFICIENCIES - Draught proof your home
Draught proof your home, 20% of heat is lost through ventilation and draughts.
EFFICIENCIES - Insulation
Insulate your roof space. Loft insulation can reduce heating costs by a third
EFFICIENCIES - Light bulbs
A 30 watt low energy light bulb can produce as much light as a 100 watt bulb.
