Top energy-saving tips
There are a thousand and one different ways to save yourself money and energy. Here are a few of our top tips to help you on your way to becoming more energy efficient.
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By having insulation installed into your cavity walls you could save around £160 a year.View more detailsSource: Energy Saving Trust, October 2008. Based on a gas-heated 3-bedroom semi-detached property with average levels of existing insulation. Consumption of a 3 bed semi is based on typical industry average consumption assessed by DECC as being 18,241 kWh gas, 4013 KWh electricity. Individual savings may vary depending on type and age of home. Not all homes are suitable for additional insulation. When 'updating' existing insulation, savings will be reduced. Actual savings depend on individual circumstances. |
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By insulating your loft you could save around £205 a year.View more detailsSource: Energy Saving Trust, October 2008. Based on a gas-heated 3-bedroom semi-detached property with average levels of existing insulation. Consumption of a 3 bed semi is based on typical industry average consumption assessed by DECC as being 18,241 kWh gas, 4013 KWh electricity. Individual savings may vary depending on type and age of home. Not all homes are suitable for additional insulation. When 'updating' existing insulation, savings will be reduced. Actual savings depend on individual circumstances. |
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By installing cavity wall and loft insulation you could save around £365 a year.View more detailsSource: Energy Saving Trust, October 2008. Based on a gas-heated 3-bedroom semi-detached property with average levels of existing insulation. Consumption of a 3 bed semi is based on typical industry average consumption assessed by DECC as being 18,241 kWh gas, 4013 KWh electricity. Individual savings may vary depending on type and age of home. Not all homes are suitable for additional insulation. When 'updating' existing insulation, savings will be reduced. Actual savings depend on individual circumstances. |
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Draught proofing the windows and doors of your house with a fix brush or PVC seal could save you around £30 a year. | |
| 5. | Installing a hot water cylinder jacket could save you around £40 a year. | |
| 6. | Installing primary pipe work insulation could save you around £10 a year. | |
| 7. | Leaving your computer and all accessories attached to it on standby all the time could cost you around £10 per year. So switch off at the button or plug and you could save. | |
| 8. | Leaving your TV and all accessories attached to it on standby all the time could cost you up to £30 per year. So switch off at the button or plug and you could save. | |
| 9. | Putting silver foil behind radiators fixed to external walls will reflect the heat back into the room and could save you around £19.00 a year. | |
| 10. | Turning your thermostat down by 1 degree centigrade could save you around £60 a year. | |
| 11. | Installing a new boiler and controls could save you around £275 a year. | |
| 12. | Don't use a tumble dryer to dry your clothes and save around £40 a year. | |
| 13. | Double glazing cuts heat lost through windows by half and installing Energy Saving Recommended double glazing can save around £140 a year on your heating bills. |
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