Top 10 Energy Saving Tips for the Home

Easy ways to save energy around the home

1. Turn your thermostat down. By reducing your room temperature by 1°C you can easily cut your heating bills by up to 10 percent.

2. Don't have your water too hot. Your cylinder thermostat shouldn't be higher than 60°C/140°F.

3. Close your curtains at dusk. This stops heat escaping through the windows.

4. Switch off the lights when you leave a room.

5. Never leave appliances on standby. Switch them off at the wall.

6. Use the half-load or economy programmes. When not filling up the washing machine, tumble dryer or dishwasher, this will save energy.

7. Only boil as much water as you need. Make sure to cover the element with an electric kettle.

8. Fix leaking taps. A dripping hot tap wastes energy and in one week wastes enough hot water to fill half a bath.

9. Use energy saving light bulbs. They last 12 times longer than ordinary lightbulbs and use much less energy.

10. Check your home for all the above and take action!.