Here are some examples of what could be saved by making small changes to your lifestyle…
Reduce bath water
A deep, hot bath is costly and doesn’t clean any better. Using less water will save pounds.
Average Saving: £30.00 – £246.00 per year & 147kg – 513kg CO2 per year
Change to eco lighting
Change to LED and low energy light bulbs and only light rooms being used.
Possible Saving on LED 0.15p & 0.03kg CO2 per hour
Do less loads in your dryer
Save pounds by using a clothes line, when weather permits, or an airer. Make your dryer more efficient by keeping filters clean.
Possible saving: £22.80 per year & 47.7kg CO2 per year
Fully load your dishwasher
Run the machine on full & less often. Use eco option if possible. It’s a longer wash but has a cooler temperature and uses less water.
Possible savings: £5.28 – £15.84 & 11 – 33kgs CO2 per year
Boil only what you need
It takes approximately 4.5 mins to boil a full 2 litre kettle of water, so boil only what you need it’s cheaper and you don’t have to wait so long for your cup of tea!
Possible saving by halving usage: £14.42 & 30.09kgs CO2 per year
An efficient fridge freezer
Your energy saving will depend on size, age & rating but there are still things you can do to improve efficiency. Don’t place it next to a warm appliance such as an oven. Defrost regularly, don’t leave the door open, pack empty freezer space with crunched up paper.
Possible saving: £8.80 – £70.40 & CO2 Saving: 18.35kg & 146.8kg per year
Information sites: https://www.confusedaboutenergy.co.uk , https://www.architecturaldigest.com