Quick tips
- Make sure you turn all lights, appliances and chargers off when they are not being used.
- Set your washing machine to wash at 30°C
- Only use your tumble dryer when you can’t dry your clothes outside
- Don’t fill your kettle right up every time - just boil the amount of water that you need
- Read your metres and compare to your bills - studies have shown that awareness reduces use
- Check that the thermostat on your hot water tank is not set higher than 60°C
- Reduce heat loss by closing curtains at dusk
- Phone chargers, TVs, computers and other electronic devices often use more power while on standby mode than when in use - turn them off
- Screensavers with movement can use more energy than the computer itself!
- Switching off a computer extends its lifetime, contrary to some misconceptions. This is a practical way to cut 200 kWh/y or more of standby losses
- Don't overfill your kettle - only boil as much water as you need
- Use low temperature washes whenever possible
- Ensure your dishwasher is full before use