electrical energy saving...
simple energy saving tips to save you £££
Over the last few years there has been a large leap forward in energy saving especially in lighting for both domestic and commercial installations ranging from domestic CFL to LEDS and smd some will use as little as 4 % of the electricity there traditional and many will last 10 times longer than ordinary bulbs, and using one can save you around £55 over the lifetime of the bulb. This saving could be around £120 over its lifetime if you're replacing a high wattage incandescent bulb, or one used for more than a few hours a day.
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Turning your thermostat by just down 1°C could cut your annual heating bill by 10 % so on a bill of 1000 that’s 100 also if you have central heating and hot water set your programmer to come on only when you need it emersion tanks with a electric element fit a timer to take advantage of lower rates of electricity.
Turn lights off the lights when you leave a room. Don't leave appliances on standby and remember not to leave laptops and mobile phones on charge unnecessarily. This will not only save electricity but can also increase the life of the battery by as much as 25 % over the life of the battery.
.If possible, fill up the washing machine, tumble dryer or dishwasher: one full load uses less energy than two half loads.
A dripping hot water tap wastes energy and in one week wastes enough hot water to fill half a bath, so fix leaking taps and make sure they're fully turned off.
Nearly half of the heat in a typical home is lost through the walls and roof. Most UK homes don't have the recommended amount of insulation, so think about insulating both your loft and your cavity walls.
Cover pots and pans when cooking they will boil a lot quicker match the size of the cooking ring to the size of the saucepan to avoid heating air.
Defrost your fridge and freezer regularly and avoid putting hot food in the freezer, try not to leave your fridge door open, as it takes energy to cool down again
Nearly half of the heat in a typical home is lost through the walls and roof. Most UK homes don't have the recommended amount of insulation, so think about insulating both your loft and your cavity walls
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