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Energy Saving Tips

Easy Top Tips to Saving Energy!

There are many simple steps which can be taken to help you save money in your home.

Easy steps to saving energy

• Remember to switch off lights when you leave a room.
• Use energy saving light bulbs. They can save you up to £100 over the lifetime of a bulb – and they can last up to 12 times longer than a conventional light bulb.
• Choose energy-efficient home appliances, which have been designed with minimal energy consumption in mind.
• Turn off all electric appliances when not in use - remember, devices use electricity even when on standby. Don't leave appliances on charge unnecessarily.
• Your fridge/freezer is one of the biggest energy users in the home. Do not leave the door open unnecessarily and reduce the number of trips you make – good for your waistline too!!
• Keep your freezer well stocked, so less cold air is lost when the door is opened.
• Cover pans to reduce heat loss, and do not put a small pan on a large burner.
• If your washing machine/tumble drier/dishwasher is not full, use the half load or economy setting.
• Turn your thermostat down by 1 degree C – this could cut your heating bills by up to 10%.
• Check your cylinder thermostat - it only needs to be set at 60 degrees C or lower.
• Don’t leave taps running without putting the plug in the sink and don't leave taps running when cleaning your teeth.
• An ordinary shower uses two-fifths of the hot water needed for a bath.
• Repair leaky taps/make sure they are fully turned off. A dripping hot water tap wastes energy and in one week can waste enough hot water to fill half a bath.
• Install weather-stripping on any windows or doors that do not fit properly.
• Draw curtains in the evening – let the sun in during the day.
• Service your boiler annually - having your boiler serviced annually can reduce your fuel costs by up to 10%.

Investing in the future

These small changes really do make a difference, but some long-term investment really can save you money and make a big difference to the environment.

Your Boiler

If your heating system is old or inefficient you could be throwing away £240 a year!

Boilers account for around 60% of all household carbon dioxide emissions. Gas and oil boilers have a lifespan of approximately 10-15 years, at which point you should consider replacing the boiler with a new one. By fitting a new condensing boiler with heating controls you will significantly cut your CO2 emissions and reduce your heating bills by up to £240 per year.

Condensing Boilers:

A high-efficiency condensing boiler recovers as much heat as possible that would ordinarily be lost through the flue as waste heat with a conventional boiler. It does this through having a larger or secondary heat exchanger.

The best condensing boilers will convert more than 90% of energy used into heat compared with 78% for non-condensing models. For all gas and oil boiler replacements, it is now compulsory to fit a condensing model, unless there are location constraints. To ensure you are getting the most efficient boiler, look for the Energy Saving Recommended logo, which is only used on A rated models.

Heating Controls:

If you have a wet central heating system fuelled by gas, oil, electricity or solid fuel, it should have the following controls to ensure that it is working efficiently:

• A programmer
• Room thermostat
• Hot water cylinder thermostat
  (for a regular central heating system)
• Thermostat radiator valves

Insulation

Is your House Properly Insulated?

Insulating your home is one of the most effective ways of improving it's energy efficiency and reducing your heating bills. If your loft and walls are un-insulated, up to 55% of the heat that you are paying for will be escaping straight through the walls and roof of your home. When looking to make improvements to your home, loft and cavity wall insulation are the most cost effective steps to make. If we all follow these steps this would save up to 2 ½ tonnes of carbon dioxide from being released into the atmosphere.

Loft Insulation:

It is recommended that lofts are insulated to a depth of 270mm to gain maximum savings of £180 - £200 a year. Loft insulation can be done DIY or through a professional installer and your investment will be paid back in only one to two years.

You may also be eligible for a grant or discount.

Cavity Wall Insulation:

Around a third of all heat loss in an un-insulated home is lost through the walls. If you have cavity walls, insulating them will make a great difference. It could save you £130 - £160 a year on your fuel bills, and can pay for itself within 2 years. Cavity wall insulation must be installed by a professional installer and is injected from the outside of your property. It usually takes about three hours to do. If you are unsure whether your walls have cavities, contact the Energy Savings Trust on 0800 512 012 or visit their website www.thinkinsulation.com.

Grants and discounts may also be available.

Solid Wall Insulation:

If your house was built before the 1930s it is likely to have solid walls. The only way to reduce heat loss is to insulate the walls, either externally or internally, by rendering the property with an insulating material. This is a more disruptive and expensive measure and is usually undertaken during renovation or decoration, but will lead to savings of up to £250 to £350 a year.

Draught Proofing:

If you have poorly sealed windows and doors you may be losing 15-20% of heat through the gaps. Draught proofing is a simple inexpensive DIY measure that could save you £20 a year.

What to do next!

Contact the Energy Savings Trust on 0800 512 012 or visit their website for more information on grants and help and advice. www.thinkinsulation.com

There are grants available from the Government’s ‘Warm Front’ scheme through the local government. These schemes are available to people who are over 60, own their own home and are in council tax band A, B, or C, and to people on disability Living Allowance. These grants assist with costs towards loft insulation and cavity wall insulation. To find out more and to see if you qualify please call 0800 512 012.

Click here to complete the online energy efficiency questionnaire and receive your personalised report showing how much energy you can save in your home.

The EEAC will send you an individual report on how you can save energy and money in your home.

If you would like information on current grant schemes and offers in your area, please contact us and we would be pleased to send you the information.

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