Hints and tips
Top 12 energy-saving tips for your home
Energy saving tip |
Annual saving |
Saving (kgCO2) |
Set thermostat to 18°C |
£80 |
123 |
Use smart heating controls |
£75 |
115 |
Fit a water efficient shower head |
£70 |
107 |
Replace all bulbs with LEDs |
£35 |
54 |
Switch off electricals on standby |
£30 |
46 |
Only fill a kettle to what you need |
£25 |
38 |
Use a bowl for washing up |
£25 |
38 |
Spend one minute less in the shower |
£20 |
31 |
Draught proof doors and windows |
£20 |
31 |
Less than one laundry washes a week |
£15 |
23 |
Turn off lights when not in the room |
£15 |
23 |
Install a chimney draught excluder |
£15 |
23 |
Total Saving (household) |
£425 |
652 |
Notes
All savings are quoted as annual figures (£s or kg carbon dioxide - CO2). Please take a look at the Energy Saving Trust website for more information.