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 NO COST IDEAS

These easy to follow tips will help you save energy at no cost, and could save you £££'s.

Curtains
At night, draw the curtains to keep heat in the room

Heating
Turn the thermostat down by just 1 degree celcius - this can cut as much as 10% from your heating bill

Water Heating
Remember not to set the thermostat too high on your water heater - 60 deg. celcius / 140 deg. f is usually high enough - remember to use the plug in your basin and sink - leaving hot water taps running is both wasteful and expensive

Lights
Remember to turn lights off when you leave the room for long periods

Televisions, computers & Hi-fi
Don't use the standby mode for long periods - switch off your TV, Video and Hi-fi system at the set. Its a simple way to save energy and money
Switch off your computer when its not in use, and use a screensaver

Fridges and freezers
Defrost fridges and freezers regularly to keep them running efficiently
Where possible, position your fridge or freezer away from cookers and heaters

Dishwashers
Use low temperature or economy programmes unless you have very dirty dishes

LOW COST IDEAS

The following tips may cost a little, but they will help you make considerable savings on your energy bills. Always look for the Energy Saving Trust logo when buying anything from light bulbs to cookers & fridges.

Energy Saving Lightbulbs
Use energy saving lightbulbs wherever you can. They only use around 20% of the electricity used by ordinary lightbulbs and last up to 15 times as long - each energy saving bulb can save you up to £10 a year in electricity cost

Heating 
Fit Heatkeeper radiator panels behind radiators on external walls and prevent heat loss through the wall, estimated at up to 70% of heat generated. These panels will cut heating bills by up to 20%, saving over £100 a year for an average 3 bed semi detached house.

Insulation
Putting a lagging jacket around your hot water tank and insulating hot water pipes can pay for itself in just a few months with the money you will save
Put draught strips around external windows and doors and fit a flap across the letterbox